The university provides notice of service interruption in the event of a planned or unexpected disruption in the facilities or services typically used by people with disabilities to access campus goods and services. 

About service alerts and interruptions

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.

Active interruptions notices

Long term interruptions

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 partial access to showers for male and female during the construction. Signage for pool access will be on site.  A few lockers will be affected, and the users will be informed by Sports Service. Notices for sauna access will be demonstrated on site by Sports Service.
Start of interruption: Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:00
End of interruption: Fri, 07/18/2025 - 17:00
Impact: 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: MNO - Minto Sports Complex - King Edward 801
Shutdown details: Ice rink cooling system
Start of interruption: Sun, 04/27/2025 - 00:00
End of interruption: Fri, 06/06/2025 - 17:00
Impact: Two ice rinks will not be accessible during this time period. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Dongxu Liu at dongxu.liu@uottawa.ca.

Building affected: DMS - Desmarais - Laurier 55 
Shutdown details: Entrance doors, north side will be closed for work.
Start of interruption: Mon, 05/12/2025 – 17:00
End of interruption: Tue, 08/12/2025 – 16:00
Impact: Users will need to use the entrance located at 55 Laurier Ave E.
Alternative route:  See map
For more information, please contact: Patrick Labrèche at plabrech@uottawa.ca

Garages - Parking Maintenance:
Mann Garage - Mon, 04/28/2025 to Fri, 08/22/2025
DMS Garage - Mon, 05/05/2025 to Fri, 08/22/2025
Hamelin/Simard Garage - Mon, 06/02/2025 to Thu, 07/17/2025
Shutdown details: We will carry out annual maintenance work to renew the parking lots.
Impact: There will be limited access to certain areas of the parking lots.
For more information, please contact: Dongxu Liu at dongxu.liu@uottawa.ca

Short term interruptions

Building affected: STN - Stanton Residence - University 100
Shutdown details: There will be a water shutdown.
Start of interruption: Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:00
End of interruption: Wed, 05/21/2025 - 18:00
Impact: There will be no hot water in the building between the hours above.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact:Dwight Pollock at dpolloc2@uottawa.ca.

Building affected: MNO - Minto Sports Complex - King Edward 801
Shutdown details: Hallway closure
Start of interruption: Fri, 05/23/2025 - 08:00
End of interruption: Sun, 05/25/2025 - 20:00
Impact: The main entrance hallway facing Mann Ave. will have limited access.   
Alternative route: Please go through the building using the second floor. 
Additional Information: Please see map
For more information, please contact: Dongxu Liu at dongxu.liu@uottawa.ca

Building affected: MRT - Morisset - University 65
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Sat, 05/24/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sat, 05/24/2025 - 16:00
Impact: The building will be inaccessible during the closure, and all equipment will be down, resulting in service interruptions. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Claudio Lorello at clorell3@uottawa.ca

Building affected: MNT - Montpetit - University 125
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Sat, 05/31/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sat, 05/31/2025 - 16:00
Impact: The building will be inaccessible during the closure, and all equipment will be down, resulting in service interruptions. 
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Sean Duffy at sduffy@uottawa.ca

Building affected: FSS - Social Sciences Building - University 120
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption
Start of interruption: Sat, 06/14/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Sat, 06/14/2025 - 16:00
Impact: The building will be inaccessible during the closure, and all equipment will be down, resulting in service interruptions.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Stéphane Boucher at sboucher@uottawa.ca

Floor Maintenance:
CBY - Colonel By (Louis Pasteur 161): Fri, 05/16/2025 to Fri, 05/30/2025
STM - STEM Complex (Louis Pasteur 150): Mon, 05/19/2025 to Thu, 05/29/2025
GNN - Gendron (Marie Curie 30): Mon, 05/19/2025 to Thu, 05/29/2025
DRO - D'Iorio (Marie Curie 10): Sat, 05/24/2025 to Fri, 05/30/2025
FSS - Social Sciences Building (University 120): Sun, 05/25/2025 to Fri, 05/30/2025
BSC - Bioscience (Marie Curie 30): Thu, 05/29/2025 to Fri, 05/30/2025
Impact: The premises will not be accessible from 23h00 to 07:00. Work may last up to two days. There will be no impact on access to the building during the day.
Additional information: Please remove all personal belongings from the floor. A slight chemical odor may be present in the air for the first 48 hours following maintenance.
For more information, please contact: Team RSS at prs-clean@uottawa.ca.

Elevator and lift interruptions

Affected location: 012 PRZ - Perez
Elevator #: P1
Anticipated date of service restoration: July 11
Alternative: See alternative route options.
For assistance, please contact 613-562-5499

Affected location: 726 ANX - Annex Residence
Elevator #: P2
Anticipated date of service restoration: May 23
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.

Affected location: 018 CBY - Colonel By Hall
Elevator #: P3
Anticipated date of service restoration: May 23
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site.

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