CurlingMan13
OSM does not affect Google Maps.  They are completely independent. I hate exactly what you are referring to when I use the inferior map that starts with a G, but there is no fixing it.

As far as the road in between, it can be either.  It can be a link or it can be whatever the side road is.  Either way, it shouldn't affect routing.

In this case, the issue isn't with OSM, but that other map that shall not be named.  I recommend closing note due to no action.