Campus Road & Sidewalk Closures
Roads and sidewalks across Western’s campus may sometimes be closed to allow for improvements, infrastructure upgrades, or construction of new facilities that support the university’s strategic growth and enhance its impact through research, teaching and learning. Campus roads and sidewalks are also closed occasionally to support the safety and wellbeing of our campus community.
The following road and sidewalk closures could impact your travel to and from Western’s campus:
Campus Road Closures
Homecoming 2026 Road Closures (September 26, 7am to September 27, 2am)
To support pedestrian safety during Homecoming celebrations, several campus roadways will be closed to vehicle traffic from Saturday, September 26 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, September 27 at 2 a.m.
University Drive will be closed to vehicles from Richmond Street to the Talbot intersection. It will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Access to Medway Parking Lot will be maintained via Sunset Street.
Controlled access to Huron Drive (Alumni Stadium) will be in place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Mustangs Football season ticket holders, individuals with accessible parking passes, and VIP guests permitted to park in the Huron Flats and South Valley Parking Lots.
London Transit
During road closures, LTC buses will detour from their usual routes from University Drive Bridge.
Philip Aziz Avenue (May 2026 – July 2027)
The City of London is making improvements to Philip Aziz Avenue, Western Road, and Sarnia Road to make the area safer and easier to travel. Philip Aziz Avenue will remain closed until July 2027, with work continuing throughout the winter. Click map to expand.
Campus Sidewalk Closures
City of London and Campus Construction Sidewalk Closures (September 1 - 21, 2026)
The City of London is making improvements to Philip Aziz Avenue, Western Road, and Sarnia Road to make the area safer and easier to travel. Western Unversity has several sites for capital projects and utility renewal. As a result, sidewalks and hardsurfaces along your normal route may be closed. See the maps below for more information.
Multiple Sidewalk Closures: North Campus
Tuesday, September 1 to Monday, September 21
Construction in and around campus has led to sidewalk closures. Please follow the map, detour signs, construction fencing and construction/flagging personnel when travelling across campus. Click map to expand.
Multiple Sidewalk Closures: South Campus
Tuesday, September 1 to Monday, September 21
Construction in and around campus has led to sidewalk closures. Please follow the map, detour signs, construction fencing and construction/flagging personnel when travelling across campus. Click map to expand.
