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American Roads, US

John Laing is 100% owner of American Roads, an established US transportation platform comprising four operational toll assets across Michigan and Alabama, marking John Laing's first operational transportation platform in the United States. These assets play a significant role in reducing journey times, supporting freight flows and underpinning economic activity across the region.

Key facts

4 operational toll assets

~7M annual trips served

2 states

100% John Laing ownership interest

Commuter focused assets

American Roads is a US-based owner and operator of transportation infrastructure, comprising four operational toll assets across Michigan and Alabama. The portfolio has served communities for decades, providing essential cross-border and inter-city connectivity for commuters, freight operators and visitors. The combined portfolio serves approximately seven million trips annually.

Four operational assets

American Roads comprises two distinct asset types: an internationally significant cross-border tunnel and a cluster of three toll bridges serving communities across Alabama.

Underwater cross-border tunnel Detroit–Windsor Tunnel (DWT)

Underwater cross-border tunnel connecting Detroit, MI and Windsor, ON. Nearly one mile in length, 75 feet below the Detroit River. Serves over 4 million vehicles per year.

Toll bridge Tuscaloosa Bypass (TBP)

18-mile western bypass of Tuscaloosa crossing the Black Warrior River. A primary commercial trucking route for the south-east US, also serving University of Alabama traffic.

Toll bridge Emerald Mountain Expressway (EMX)

Crosses the Tallapoosa River connecting Elmore County with the Montgomery metropolitan area. Operational since 1994, providing an alternative to congested Highway 231.

Toll bridge Montgomery Expressway (MEX)

Spans the Alabama River on the north side of Montgomery, connecting the capital city with Millbrook and Prattville. A direct alternative to congested I-65 and I-85. Operational since 1998.