Orientation Week Road Closures (Fall 2024)
Orientation Week
During Orientation Week, Western welcomes thousands of students back to campus. To support the safety of all community members, the following road closures will be in effect starting approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 29 and remain closed until at least Sunday, September 8.
Motorists who do not have a specific reason to be on or around main campus are encouraged to avoid the area.
Please note that all campus parking lots will remain open and accessible – but your route to your usual parking lot may need to change (see map for access points).
Road Closures
- University Drive (from the Richmond Gates up to Perth Drive)
- Lambton Drive (with a portion open allowing access to the Alumni Hall traffic circle and the Talbot parking lot)
- Huron Drive (with Philip Aziz Avenue open to allow access to the South Valley parking lot)
- Oxford Drive
Drop Off and Pick up Locations
Designated pick up and drop off locations are available at the Medway, South Valley and Springett parking lots, Middlesex Drive in front of the Natural Sciences Building, as well as Brescia Lane.
Residence Move-in Days (August 31 to September 2)
Students moving into residence will receive detailed instructions from Western’s Housing team on Friday, August 30.
Western Mustangs Home Football Games
For Mustangs football games Sunday, September 1 and Saturday, September 7 – Lambton Drive and Huron Drive will be open to provide access to additional parking.
Driving to campus: Orientation Week is a busy time, please drive slowly and take extra care when traveling through campus. Remember to give yourself extra time and expect delays when traveling to and around Western. All Western roadways have a posted maximum speed of 30 km/h. Motorists entering campus will need to slow down, reducing speed from adjacent city roads. Western Special Constable Service enforces speed limits on campus.
Accessibility: Faculty and staff with mobility limitations should contact Accessibility Services or call 519-661-2111, extension 81458. Students can arrange assistance using the Western Accessible Transportation Service (WATS) form.
We will continue to provide updates as they become available via Western’s social media accounts and on this webpage.