$5m election sweetener for Rickertt Rd

Bowman MP Andrew Laming has promised to stump up $5million to upgrade the intersection at the junction of the two roads, known as the state's fourth worst.

The intersection, a key route for commuters between Redland City and Brisbane, is used by about 1000 vehicles every hour during peak traffic times often resulting in traffic queues of up to 2km.

Mr Laming said the federal money would be added to $15million promised by the Brisbane City Council.

He said the money would be spent on extending the dual carriageway past the intersection and to coordinate traffic signals along both roads.

"This upgrade will mean there will be four-lanes all the way through to Brisbane which is a massive improvement for Redland commuters," he said.

"Unlocking this gateway corridor to Redland City means a much faster commute and getting kids to school earlier and reconnects and brings Brisbane much closer to us.

"There will be duplicated upgraded intersections from this point all the way to Brisbane."

Mr Laming said the money would only be forthcoming if the Coalition was re-elected.

Bonner MP Ross Vasta said the upgrade would relieve morning and afternoon congestion into and out of Brisbane.

“I’ve heard from countless residents and commuters in Bonner who’ve had issues with this particular intersection," he said.

"After fighting for years on their behalf for this much-needed upgrade I’m pleased the government is now able to commit this funding.”

Minister for Major Projects Paul Fletcher met Mr Laming Member and Mr Vasta at the intersection to witness the afternoon peak traffic.

Capalaba MP Don Brown said he asked Brisbane City Council in March for a briefing on funding for the roads and had not received an answer.

“The only thing I’ve heard about Green Camp and Rickertt roads are two election promises but no detail has been given,” he said.

“My concern is that this is just adding another set of lights to an already congested situation.

“Unless there are four lanes from Green Camp and Rickertt roads all the way to Manly Road, I feel this won’t fix the problem.”