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
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.
Dental Circle (2026)
The Dental Circle remains closed west of the Chemistry Building loading dock for utility and infrastructure renewal. Click map to expand.
Sidewalk Closures
City of London (November 3 - November 30, 2026)
Updated Nov. 3: 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. As a result, sidewalks and hardsurfaces along your normal route may be closed. Click map to expand. *Where differences exist, please rely on the City of London’s information.
Saugeen/Maitland Hall (October 13 - November 9, 2026)
Utility work near Saugeen/Maitland Hall Residence (SMHR) will require the closure of the southeast stairs and sidewalks between Bayfield Hall Residence and Wellington Drive around the area of the outdoor basketball courts. Pedestrians will be directed along alternate routes which include going west around SMHR or up the northeast stairs toward Lambton Hall. Click to expand the map.
Physics & Astronomy (October 27 - November 10, 2026)
Updated Nov. 4 - Extended to November 10. Installation of a permanent geothermal well as part of the geothermal system being developed for the Bioconvergence Centre will close a sidewalk. Drilling geothermal wells supports decarbonization of campus operations and Western's overall carbon reduction strategy. Click to expand the map.
