Council Wants More Time to Hear From Residents
Ottawa councillors are asking for an extension on consultations tied to a proposed sixth interprovincial bridge connecting the capital to Gatineau. The bridge has been floated for years as a way to ease congestion on the existing crossings and give commuters and freight another route across the Ottawa River.
According to the request, councillors want more time before consultations wrap up, though the specific new deadline, the bridge's exact location, and its projected cost have not been announced.
Why It Matters for Ottawa
Any new bridge would affect how residents move between Ottawa and Gatineau daily, and where future traffic and development pressure lands across the city. More consultation time means residents will have a longer window to weigh in before decisions are locked in.
Source: CBC
