diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/project-tasks.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/project-tasks.tsx
index 3b082417..df6a62be 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/project-tasks.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/project-tasks.tsx
@@ -228,7 +228,12 @@ export function ProjectTasks() {
       );
 
       if (response.ok) {
-        await fetchTasks();
+        const result: ApiResponse<Task> = await response.json();
+        if (result.success && result.data) {
+          await fetchTasks();
+          // Open the newly created task in the details panel
+          handleViewTaskDetails(result.data);
+        }
       } else {
         setError('Failed to create and start task');
       }