Planning is underway for a possible major upgrade of the Tingalpa Creek Bridge, a key gateway between the Redlands and Brisbane used by thousands of bayside commuters.
The Queensland Government has committed $500,000 toward a business case examining whether the Rickertt Road crossing should be duplicated or replaced, along with possible widening of the narrow road approaches.
Redland City Council will lead the study, which is expected to be completed by mid-2027.
Redlands-Wide Transport Issue
Although the bridge sits northwest of Wellington Point, congestion at the crossing affects the broader road network used by residents travelling between the Redlands and Brisbane.
Rickertt Road is one of the important connections from the Redlands toward Brisbane’s eastern suburbs, and traffic can build quickly where the road narrows near Tingalpa Creek.
The business case will assess both the bridge itself and the single-lane sections approaching it from the Redlands and Brisbane sides.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the study would compare the costs and benefits of replacing or duplicating the existing bridge while also considering upgrades to the adjoining road corridor.
Building the Case for a Larger Upgrade
Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said the funding would allow detailed work to begin on a long-term solution for the bottleneck.
The study will examine the technical complexity, likely scale and economic case for an upgrade before governments consider committing construction funding.
Capalaba MP Russell Field said the planning work would help ensure transport infrastructure kept pace with growth across the Redlands.
Oodgeroo MP Amanda Stoker said a completed business case would be needed to support the significant State and Federal investment likely to be required.
No Construction Funding Yet
The $500,000 allocation is for planning only.
No construction timetable has been announced, and no funding has yet been committed to actually duplicate or replace the bridge.
Once the business case is finished in mid-2027, governments will have a clearer picture of the preferred option, estimated costs and the level of funding needed to proceed.
Published 14-Aug-2026
