Long term interruption notices are mostly due to construction projects on campus.
Campus-wide Interruption
Service affected: Courier Service: DHL shipping services is unavailable due to a strike.
Start of interruption: Mon, 06/09/2025 - 07:00
End of interruption: Unknown
Important note: This disruption may impactseveral incoming shipments from DHL. For outgoing shipments please use UPS or Canada post.
For more information, please contact: The Postal Service Team [email protected] 613-562-5800 ext. 6568
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Building affected: Multiple buildings including LMX-CRX, MNT, Brooks
Start of interruption: Sun, 07/13/2025 - 12:00
End of interruption: Sat, 08/30/2025 - 12:00
Shutdown details: There will be road, bike path, and sidewalk closures for Facilities maintenance and safety reasons.
Impact: Users and clients should be prepared for road and pathway closures and be prepared to take detours. Please follow posted signage, barricades, and the directions of university personnel.
Additional Information:
- Louis Pasteur Private will be closed to pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists between University Private (south) and Thomas More Private, adjacent to the Montpetit (MNT) building.
- Louis Pasteur Private will be closed to motorists between Marie Curie Private and University Private (south), adjacent to the Learning Crossroads (CRX) building.
- Brooks parking garage remains accessible from Thomas More Private. Some exit stairwells may be unavailable.
- Northbound traffic on Louis Pasteur Private from Marie Curie will be redirected. Alternative route can be taken on King Edward Avenue. Pedestrian and cyclist traffic will be redirected.
- Please follow safety barricades, signage, and the direction of university personnel
For more information, please contact: Facilities Client Services Centre at 613-562-5000 or [email protected].
Building affected: MNT - Montpetit - University 125
Start of interruption: Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:00
End of interruption: Sat, 08/30/2025 - 12:00
System affected: Emergency Exits
Shutdown details: The East side emergency exits in Montpetit are currently unavailable as they lead to a construction zone on Louis Pasteur Private.
Impact:
- Emergency exits from Gym 1, 2, and 3 lead to a construction zone, requiring clients to follow posted signage, barricades, and university personnel instructions for alternate emergency exits.
- Users of Gym 2 (South) and Gym 3 (North & South) cannot use the usual East side Montpetit exits due to construction.
- There will be future disruptions to the currently open egress pathway from Gym 1 (North & South) and Gym 2 (North) as construction progresses along Louis Pasteur Private.
Additional Information:
- East Side MNT Emergency Exit from Gym 1 (North & South) and Gym 2 (North) are currently open, providing egress to Louis Pasteur Private and Thomas Moore Private.
- Adjacent hallway emergency exits on floor 0 of MNT remain available:
- North to UCU Loading Dock
- South to University Private South
See attached plans.
For more information, please contact: Facilities Client Services Centre at 613-562-5000 or [email protected].