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 About Accessibility.

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.

University Centre
Project: F3 / P4 / P5 Elevator Modernization
Project Manager: Aliou Sow
Project Status: Active construction site
Anticipated construction completion date: November 7, 2024
Alternative route: Not applicable for this project.

Short term interruptions

Energy efficiency measures in place during the holidays:  

  • From December 20 at 12:01 a.m. to January 5 at 12:01 a.m., we will slightly reduce the temperature in buildings and shutdown ventilation and exhaust systems where possible.
  • The following spaces will not be affected by these measures:
    • Laboratories in Marion, D’Iorio, Gendron, Careg, Biosciences, Vanier, Montpetit, Advanced Research Complex (ARC), Colonel By (Blocks B, D and E), STEM, FHS and Roger-Guindon buildings.
    • Animal care rooms
    • Server rooms
    • Residence halls
    • University Center cafeteria and kitchen
    • Sports rooms in Montpetit Hall and Minto Sports Complex
    • 100 Marie-Curie
    • 141 Louis-Pasteur (1st floor)
    • Perez Hall
  • The ventilation system will override this procedure should outdoor temperatures go below -15oC.  

Building affected: RGN - Roger Guindon - Smyth 451 
Start of interruption: Sat, 12/14/2024 - 06:00
End of interruption: Sat, 12/14/2024 - 18:00
Shutdown details: Air flow interruption (in block 3) during the maintenance and ventilation shutdown.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown. 
For more information, please contact: Mechanical Lead hand - Section 4 at [email protected]

Building affected: VNR - Vanier - Jean‐Jacques Lussier 136   
Start of interruption: Wed, 12/18/2024 - 06:00
End of interruption: Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:00
Shutdown details: Complete electrical interruption. There will be a short power outage of about 2 minutes everywhere in building except animal care.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown. 
For more information, please contact: Patrick Cardinal at [email protected]

Building affected: FSS - Social Sciences Building - University 120
Start of interruption: Thu, 12/19/2024 - 08:00
End of interruption: Thu, 12/19/2024 - 09:00
Shutdown details: We will be conducting the annual emergency power test. There will be a slight flicker in the emergency power only (emergency lights and elevator #8). There will be no impact on regular power. 
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown. 
For more information, please contact: Christopher Bruce at [email protected]

Building affected: MNT - Montpetit - University 125 
Start of interruption: Thu, 12/19/2024 - 20:00
End of interruption: Fri, 12/20/2024 - 08:00
Shutdown details: There will be no chilled water during the shutdown.
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown. 
For more information, please contact: Saba Kamvari at [email protected]

Building affected: Tunnel at STEM/Marion 
Start of interruption: Mon, 12/23/2024 - 08:30
End of interruption: Mon, 12/23/2024 - 16:00
Shutdown details: Programming of fire alarm connection to STEM/Marion tunnel doors
Alternative route: Not applicable for this shutdown. 
For more information, please contact: Tim Lacombe at [email protected]

Elevator and lift interruptions

Affected location: FRL - 240 Friel St
Elevator #: P3
Anticipated date of service restoration: December 27
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site. 

Affected location: CRX - 100 Louis-Pasteur Private
Elevator #: P4
Anticipated date of service restoration: December 20
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site. 

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