The idea was first investigated in 1995 when Ratio Consultants did a study on the proposed link. They considered four options for the link, the most popular choice would connect to the East Derwent Highway between Geilston Bay and Risdon Vale.
In 1995, Ratio Consultants researched the potential tie-in. Among their four proposals, the preferred option was to join the East Derwent Highway between Geilston Bay and Risdon Vale.