Ipswich Central
Second River Crossing

We can’t wait for a second river crossing.

The proposal for a multi-modal second river crossing with increased flood immunity will future-proof the inner-city road network against population growth, as well as reduce flood risk, improve driving conditions and reduce congestion. It will also support connectivity, inner-city revitalisation, and economic development by providing an alternative route for through traffic. This is key to ensuring that Ipswich Central can continue to function as the city’s main activity centre.

What’s needed

$4 million is required to progress the Ipswich Central Second River Crossing to shovel-ready status.

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Benefits to South-East Queensland

If we do nothing

Excessive congestion will cost the Queensland economy $70 million per year in 2036

Higher than average
avoidable crash rates
will persist, costing
$18 million per year in 2036

Network failure during
incidents and flooding

Local businesses
will continue to suffer
from congestion and
amenity impacts

Why this is important

The Ipswich Central Second River Crossing could provide an alternative route for more than 20,000 vehicles per day from Ipswich by 2041. Meanwhile, the existing David Trumpy Bridge is near capacity with demand projected to increase by 60% to more than 54,000 vehicles in 2041.

Benefits to Ipswich:

Unlocks bottleneck and improves road safety
Provides safe, flood-immune connectivity across the city
Facilitates public and active transport connectivity
Enables Ipswich Central to fulfil its role as an economic centre
Improves cross-river connectivity
Leverage the current $300 million investment in Ipswich Central’s Nicholas Street Precinct.

Ipswich City Council delivered both Strategic and Preliminary Business Cases to identify this project as the preferred option to address inner-city congestion and economic development outcomes alongside population growth, and increased demand.

The Ipswich Central Second River Crossing has been included on Infrastructure Australia’s Infrastructure Priority List, as an early stage proposal.

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Other priority projects

Ipswich to Springfield
Central Public Transport Corridor

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Infrastructure

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Ipswich Central Second River Crossing