Mercedes‑Benz celebrated the completion and official opening of the Marshalling Yard Access Bridge and Road, an infrastructure project at the automaker's U.S. International (MBUSI) manufacturing plant in Alabama.
The new bridge connects the Plant Marshalling Yard (PMY), located adjacent to the facility, and the Domestic Marshalling Yard (DMY). Previously separated by U.S. Highway 11 and active Norfolk Southern rail tracks, the newly constructed land bridge offers nearly one mile of two‑lane roadway.
Mercedes‑Benz expects the project to reduce vehicle shuttling costs by approximately 70% and cut dealer dwell time by nearly one day.
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The project was initiated following a detailed evaluation of logistics and long-term operational needs, with extensive planning across feasibility, cost and operational impact. Construction began in 2025 and was completed in 2026, requiring complex engineering, land acquisition, permitting and coordination alongside live state highway and active rail operations.
Since 1997, Mercedes‑Benz USA has supported every vehicle produced at MBUSI.
“This ribbon cutting represents a milestone in our long‑term U.S. manufacturing and logistics strategy and our clear commitment to the North American market,” Mercedes-Benz North America CEO Jason Hoff said. “The direct connection between the plant and the Domestic Marshalling Yard reflects the same long‑term approach behind our investments in Alabama.”
