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
University Drive (October 19 – 21, 2026)
University Drive will be closed to motor vehicles and cyclists between Richmond Street and Sunset Street to complete work related to the new residence building. The closure will be in effect daily from October 19 – 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Click map to expand.
Interruption details:
- Access to campus remains open via Huron Street and Sunset Street
- Pedestrians can continue to use the south sidewalk with a detour behind Alumni House
- Charter buses which use the Medway parking lot for pick-ups and drop-offs will still have access to the lot
London Transit - LTC buses will detour from their usual routes continuously from University Drive Bridge from October 19 – 21. The schedule is subject to change depending on weather and construction progress
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.
Sidewalk Closures
City of London (October 6 - November 30, 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. As a result, sidewalks and hardsurfaces along your normal route may be closed. Click map to expand.
Saugeen/Maitland Hall (October 13 - November 2, 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.
Thames Valley Parkway (October 21 - 23, 2026)
A site investigation for the University Drive Bridge project will require temporary closures of a section of the Thames Valley Parkway. Borehole drilling may cause intermittent noise and occasional odours. Click to expand the map.
