Orientation Week 2025 Road Closures

Orientation Week

Western welcomes thousands of students back to campus during Orientation Week, including many moving into residence. To support the safety of all community members, the following road closures will be in effect during these times:

  • Saturday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Includes: University Drive from Richmond to Sunset
  • Saturday, Aug. 30 from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
    Includes: Huron Drive between Lambton Drive and South Valley
  • Sunday, Aug. 31 from 5:30 pm to 11 p.m. (football game)
    Includes: Philip Aziz Avenue 

    Daily Closures Map - Click To Zoom In

 

      • Monday, Sept. 1, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Tuesday Sept. 2 to Friday, to Friday, Sept. 5., 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. (daily)

        Includes:
        • University Drive from Richmond Street to Sunset Street
        • University Drive from Sunset Street to Talbot Intersection
        • Lambton Drive from Kent Drive to Talbot Intersection
        • Huron Drive from Huron Flats Parking Lot to Lambton Drive
        • Talbot lot parking will be inaccessible at this time

        Daily Closures Map - Click To Zoom In

 

  • Saturday, Sept. 6, 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (football game and concert)

    Includes:
    • University Drive from Richmond Street to Sunset Street
    • University Drive from Sunset Street to Talbot Intersection
    • Lambton Drive from Alumni Circle to Talbot Intersection
    • Huron Drive from South Valley Parking Lot to Lambton Drive
    • Talbot lot parking will be inaccessible at this time

    Daily Closures Map - Click To Zoom In

Orientation Week Details

Motorists who do not have a specific reason to be on or around main campus are encouraged to avoid the area. 

Residence Move-in Days (Aug. 30 to Sept. 1) 

Western’s Housing team will send detailed move-in instructions to students on Friday, August 29. 

Western Mustangs Home Football Games 

Lambton Drive and Huron Drive will be open Monday, Sept. 1 and Saturday, Sept. 6, to provide access to additional parking during Western Mustangs football games. 

Driving to Campus 

Orientation Week is a busy time, please drive slowly and take extra care when traveling through campus. Allow extra time for your commute and expect delays. All Western roadways have a posted speed limit of 30 km/h. As you enter campus, reduce your speed from adjacent city roads.  Western Special Constable Service actively enforces speed limits on campus. 

London Transit: 

During road closures, LTC buses will detour from their usual routes from University Drive Bridge. 

Accessibility 

Faculty and staff with mobility limitations should contact Accessibility Services at 519-661-2111, extension 81458. Students can call 519-661-2147 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to arrange for assistance. There are no changes to service for students using the Western Accessible Transportation Service (WATS). 

We will continue to provide updates through Western’s social media accounts ( X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram) and on this webpage.