New Inter-provincial Bridge

Macdonald-Cartier Bridge, 1965

Macdonald-Cartier Bridge Sector, Prior to 1965

Prior to 1965, the City of Ottawa had made a promise to create a link between the proposed Macdonald-Cartier Bridge and the 417. A freeway was planned through Lowertown and Sandy Hill. Fortunately, although east Lowertown was ravaged by urban renewal, Sandy Hill was saved. The highway was never built. Another alternative considered was a bridge crossing over the Rideau River and connecting to the Vanier Parkway. This option was also cancelled. As a result, the destruction of King Edward Avenue and east Lowertown became the “short-term” compromise. Big mistake. The community is still suffering greatly, because of this temporary solution. The hope is that many of the large trucks will be dispersed or removed from downtown to use more appropriately located bridges outside the highly dense urban core of the city. Members of both the Lowertown Community Association and King Edward Avenue Task Force are taking part in the Community Consultation Sessions.

Inter-provincial Bridge Environmental Assessment, 2007-2008
Bridge Stats from Origin-Destination Study, 1999-2000
Motion passed that all trucks must be rerouted to the new inter-provincial bridge, June 2007
Mayor's Task Force on Transportation Report, 2007
News Article - Kettle Island Bridge, June 2007
OMB Ruling, 1999
OMB Ruling, 1999 - short version

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