[Kitchissippi]

It's not just trucks. anyone from Kanata or Barrhaven heading for Montreal during rush hour or if there was an accident on the central Queensway would find it quicker to go south of the city. The bypass would probably add about 5 kms to the trip but save a lot of time on the traffic delay. At any rate, this "new 7" would practically be just upgrading and linking existing roads that people already use. I picture a two lane highway with occasional passing lanes similar to the rest of Highway 7. I know someone in Manotick who regularly uses this corridor to get to Montreal.

As for the "415", Smiths Falls is probably the most anaemic town in Eastern Ontario and really needs improved access to turn its fortunes around