Section of Founders Drive closed August 27 at Oshawa campus

This message is being shared on behalf of Ontario Tech University. Please direct questions to Patrick Neil, senior project manager, Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability.

To accommodate the installation of solar panels at Ontario Tech University’s Shawenjigewining Hall, Founders Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic between Avenue of Champions and Founders Gate on Saturday, August 27. A crane will be stationed in the area, and no traffic will be permitted through this section of Founders Drive between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Traffic impact:

  • Motorists who normally enter campus at Founders Gate but require access to Avenue of Champions should use the Conlin Road entrance to campus as an alternative.
  • Founders lot 2 access gates on Founders Gate and north of Avenue of Champions will remain open and any cross-campus vehicle traffic will be rerouted through Founders lot 2 to bypass the closed section of Founders Drive.

Pedestrian impact:

  • Pedestrians should cross Founders Drive only at designated locations. Sidewalk closures will be in effect between the crosswalk north of the university’s UL Building and the crosswalk at Founders Gate. Follow posted signage and obey construction personnel.
  • Be aware of the presence of large vehicles, and avoid the construction area.
  • All Shawenjigewining Hall entrances along Founders Drive will be closed during the installation. As an alternative, use the entrance on the west side of the building across from the Campus Library.

Your patience and co-operation are appreciated.