A $500,000 business case study examining options to fix Capalaba’s notorious Rickertt Road and Tingalpa Creek bridge bottleneck is progressing, with a funding agreement expected within weeks.
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According to a Redland City spokesperson, the council is reviewing Queensland’s proposal to develop a business case examining options for improving capacity along the Rickertt Road corridor, from Thorneside to Green Camp Road.
The spokesperson said that if council accepts the proposal, the business case would help council better understand the project’s complexities and scale, and would assist in determining whether future consideration or alternative funding pathways may be required.
The funding deed is anticipated in coming weeks, with work on the business case expected to progress over the next 12 months once finalised. Negotiations between the Transport and Main Roads Department and Redland City officers have been ongoing for several months to determine project delivery arrangements and the scope of the business case.
The Bottleneck Problem
Local resident Howard Driver described Rickertt Road as a vital link for the northern Redlands that experiences significant congestion during peak times and flooding during heavy rain. Driver said the road is the only route in and out of the northern part of Redlands and becomes very slow and congested during peak times while remaining subject to flooding in heavy rain.
The road represents one of three key arteries into Capalaba, all of which are experiencing increased traffic volumes. Residents have identified the bridge bottleneck as a priority issue for years.
Multi-Council Coordination
The project’s location on the border between Redland and Brisbane areas involves coordination between multiple government bodies. Brisbane’s local officials clarified that while Redland is leading project delivery, Brisbane will be consulted on designs due to the project’s location within its local government boundary.
Redland City Cr Peter Mitchell said transportation issues across Redlands, Brisbane, and Logan would benefit from a shared and coordinated approach.
Cr Shane Rendalls said the study would determine the cost-benefit analysis of either replacing or duplicating the existing bridge and upgrading the single-lane sections on both the southern side in Redlands and the northern side in Brisbane. Rendalls said these works will only be possible with significant State and Federal funding.
Next Steps
Member for Capalaba Russell Field described the funding as a critical first step in a project that has been long overdue. Field said he has maintained regular contact with the Minister’s Office and TMR to monitor progress on the project.
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The business case will examine various options for addressing capacity constraints along the corridor, though specific solutions have not yet been determined. The 12-month study is expected to examine options and their feasibility for potential upgrades. The business case represents a first step in a project aimed at addressing traffic congestion on a key route into Capalaba.
Published 22-December-2025
