By completing my petition, we are asking the NCC to modify its traffic management plan on the Champlain Bridge during the construction period in order to reduce traffic congestion and ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens who use this vital link in our community on a daily basis. We are proposing that both lanes of the bridge be open to traffic in the same direction during the morning rush hour to improve traffic flow. During the morning rush hour, both lanes would be reserved for Ottawa-bound traffic. During the evening rush hour, one lane in each direction would be used.
The current plan calls for only one lane in each direction, resulting in severe traffic congestion during the morning rush hour, with significant delays for commuters, increased fuel consumption, air pollution and the risk of accidents.
By temporarily changing traffic management, we can have a significant positive impact on the daily lives of thousands of commuters, while promoting environmental sustainability and road safety. We therefore urge the NCC to consider our proposal to improve the daily lives of thousands of drivers, while promoting environmental sustainability and road safety.
