TransJamaican’s profit jumped 46 per cent in the first quarter as higher traffic volumes and the new May Pen-to-Williamsfield highway leg boosted revenues.

The company says the new corridor is generating stronger-than-expected revenue, with more motorists using the full route between May Pen and Williamsfield.

TJH is positioning itself to bid for future toll-road projects, including the Montego Bay perimeter road and other proposed highway expansions.