Mr. Cappon quite rightly points out that the push by Kettle Island opponents to move the bridge further east would cause "immense adverse implications" for both the immediate area and the rest of the east end.
Tim Tierney, president of the Beacon Hill North Community Association is right on the mark when he points out the impacts in terms of infrastructure, the environment and safety, making Lower Duck "not really a viable option."
Traffic nightmares resulting from congestion and backups on the 174 would be exacerbated the further east the bridge is located with drivers looking for shortcuts through residential areas in Beacon Hill, Blackburn Hamlet, Rothwell Heights and parts of Orléans.
To date, studies have shown Kettle Island, while not a perfect solution, as being the best location for an interprovincial crossing.
It’s time to take the politics out of the equation and to move forward with the right decision.
Rainer Bloes
Innes Ward Councillor
Time to move ahead
Re: Kettle Island crossing garners more support, Nov. 21
Dear editor, Kudos to Rothwell Heights resident Bruce Cappon, who has noted that the compromise location of Lower Duck Island has been promoted without the interests of inhabitants in Beacon Hill and Rothwell Heights being considered.
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