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Important Notice 

Please be advised that the contents of this website were posted prior to the federal

government’s announcement on January 30th, 2025, that Kettle Island had been officially

chosen as the location for the Sixth Interprovincial Crossing between Ottawa and Gatineau,

referred to as the “Eastern Bridge” henceforth.

While the official announcement marks a significant milestone, many steps remain before

construction can begin. Therefore, we have decided to keep this website active to keep in mind

the issues our Bridge Committee identified surrounding a bridge in the Greenbelt and to serve

as an advocacy tool, if needed.

Meanwhile, we remain committed to informing you about every step of the Bridge Project

process through the website's “Latest News” feature.

We appreciate your interest in this matter.

The Big Picture

• The federal government is moving forward with plans to build an interprovincial bridge over the Ottawa River and through the Greenbelt that will have a huge impact not only on all east-end communities but also on the City of Ottawa’s transportation planning and traffic infrastructure. 

• Any bridge in the Greenbelt would have significant environmental, social, community health, and financial consequences for the neighbouring communities.

• The proposed bridge locations will increase traffic congestion on the already overburdened 417 and 174 highway routes, resulting in longer commute times for east-end residents.

• The government’s own traffic studies show that any east-end bridge will not resolve the truck issue downtown. Recently, the political conversation has shifted from a bridge to resolve the truck traffic in downtown Ottawa to improving interprovincial traffic flow.

• All four municipal councillors of the east end of Ottawa and the Member of Parliament for Orléans, Marie-France Lalonde, have promised to support the Interprovincial Crossing Committee of the Convent Glen – Orléans Wood Community Association (the “Bridge Committee”) in its efforts to stop the construction of a bridge in the Greenbelt.   

• The much-loved recreational space provided by the eastern part of the Greenbelt will be significantly altered, with a great reduction in the recreational network and environmental landscape frequently used by residents.

• The eastern part of the Greenbelt will be destroyed, causing environmental and ecological impacts on water, soil, and habitats. Therefore, our main message is: 

No Bridge in the Greenbelt