Notices of service interruption include the reason for the disruption, the anticipated duration, a description of alternate facilities or services (if available), as well as accessible routes for making one’s way to these alternate facilities and services. The notice is placed in conspicuous campus locations and, when appropriate, on this site.

The University of Ottawa is proud to offer an inclusive environment to its entire community. We invite you to send us comments and suggestions on accessibility that will help us to keep on improving the level of accessibility campus-wide.  For more information on accessibility at the University of Ottawa, please visit the Accessibility Hub.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act states that all employers must provide emergency response information in an accessible format to all employees with a disability that requires an accommodation. If an employee has an emergency response plan in place, please ensure that you revisit the emergency response plan with the employee in light of the temporary disruptions/maintenance. If an employee submits a new request for an accommodation due to a disability, the employee should discussion their request with their supervisor and/or the Human Resources Department.

If employees require advice on emergency preparedness or assistance with developing a personal emergency plan, they should inform their supervisor and/or the Human Resources Department. The Emergency Management Office may be consulted should subject matter expertise be required.

Long term interruption notices are mostly due to construction projects on campus.

Alta Vista Campus 
Project: Construction of the Advanced Medical Research Centre
Project Manager: Sylviane Charette
Project Status: Active construction site
Alternative route: Not applicable for this project.
Related Interruption notices
Parking Lot H at RGN will close at midnight on May 10, 2024 and remain closed for the duration of construction (approx. October 2026).
Alternative parking is available for permit holders and visitors. View alternative options. 
When visiting the Alta vista campus, we strongly recommended using the uOttawa inter-campus shuttle service. 
Loading dock will remain open during construction.

850 Peter Morand
Project: Automize Partitions Walls 122-123-124
Project Manager: Aliou Sow
Project Status: Active construction site
Anticipated construction completion date: March 6, 2025
Alternative route: Not applicable for this project.

Building affected: MNT - Montpetit - University 125
Shutdown details: There will be no access to showers and saunas in the men’s and women’s changing rooms. Some lockers will also be affected.
Start of interruption: Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:00
End of interruption: Fri, 07/18/2025 - 23:00
Impact: No or partial access to showers, saunas, and lockers 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Dongxu Liu at dongxu.liu@uottawa.ca

Building affected: 033 - DMS - Desmarais - Laurier 55
Shutdown details: The library at DMS 2141 will be closed, but the library at DMS 2140 will remain open through the back door
Start of interruption: Thu, 02/27/2025 - 06:00
End of interruption: FSun, 03/02/2025 - 17:00
Impact: No access to the library DMS 2141 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Dongxu Liu at dongxu.liu@uottawa.ca

Building affected:LMX‐CRX - Lamoureux incl. Learning Crossroads - Jean‐Jacques Lussier 145
Shutdown details: Ventilation system reduction
Start of interruption: Sun, 03/02/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sun, 03/02/2025 - 16:30 
Impact: Minimal decreased airflow 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Salam Cheikh at f-mec-lp@uottawa.ca

Building affected: MRT - Morisset - University 65
Shutdown details: Ventilation system reduction
Start of interruption: Sun, 03/02/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sun, 03/02/2025 - 16:30 
Impact: Minimal decreased airflow 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Salam Cheikh at f-mec-lp@uottawa.ca

Building affected: Power Plant tunnel to Colonel By
Shutdown details: The tunnel will be closed during this working period
Start of interruption: Mon, 03/03/2025 - 06:00
End of interruption: Fri, 03/14/2025 - 17:00 
Impact: No tunnel access to Colonel By 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Martin Faubert at mfaubert@uottawa.ca

Building affected: CBY - Colonel By - Louis Pasteur 161
Shutdown details: Shutdown and reduction of ventilation system
Start of interruption: Sun, 03/09/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sun, 03/09/2025 - 17:00 
Impact: A change in temperature, a reduction in air flow and the fume hoods will not be functional 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Jason Truax at F-MEC-LC@uottawa.ca

Building affected: UCU - University Centre - University 85
Shutdown details: Fire alarm system
Start of interruption: Tue, 03/11/2025 - 08:00
End of interruption: Tue, 03/11/2025 - 14:00 
Impact: Fire device testing will take place and alarms will be activatedNo tunnel access to Colonel By 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Tim Ambery at tambery@uottawa.ca

Building affected: CBY - Colonel By - Louis Pasteur 161
Shutdown details: Closing of electrical circuits on normal power, shutdown will not affect emergency power
Start of interruption: Thu, 03/20/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Thu, 03/20/2025 - 08:00 
Impact: No normal power will be available 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: France Brazeau at fbrazeau@uottawa.ca

Affected location: 031 HSY -157 Laurier 
Elevator #: Elevator 2
Anticipated date of service restoration: March 10
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site. 

Affected location: 034 FSS -120 University
Elevator #: Elevator 7
Anticipated date of service restoration: March 10
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site. 

Affected location: 016 CRX - 100 Louis-Pasteur
Elevator #: P4-P5
Anticipated date of service restoration: March 12
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.