I am an Ottawa citizen and I strongly oppose the proposed eastern bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau at Kettle Island.

First, why on earth are we talking about a bridge in Ottawa when billions are needed for truly critical infrastructure projects such as defending the far north, building up our military, moving energy to tidewater, and supporting industries crippled by tariffs. Politically how is this bridge likely to sell in the rest of Canada?
Locally it is clear that a bridge in this location will not remove trucks from King Edward St. but will increase traffic, congestion, and pollution in other communities without solving downtown truck traffic issues. It is a poorly thought out 1960s solution to 21^st Century problems. Public transit remains a rhetorical afterthought when it should be the focus of dealing with movement of people between Gatineau and Ottawa.
There has been no consultation with the City of Ottawa or the Government of Ontario, and Gatineau has not supported the project. Critical intersections remain undetermined, and current evidence does not confirm truck traffic diversion.
Concerns about existing congestion on roads like Montreal Rd, Hemlock, St-Laurent Boulevard soon to be more strained by growth in the Wateridge Village area, are significant.
This bridge would worsen traffic and air and noise pollution for nearby residential communities, including a school, senior residence and hospital (access and sensitive medical equipment adversely affected).

Alternative solutions such as a tunnel or a new ring road should be prioritized.

Finally, the environmental impact of promoting driving contradicts sustainability goals, raising valid questions about the necessity and justification for this infrastructure project.