Gateway Program

Hudson Tunnel Project | New Jersey Surface Alignment Project
Jun 1, 2026

GDC awards $712M Hudson Tunnel contract in NJ (updated)

The Gateway Development Commission awarded a $711.7 million contract to Skanska Creamer Sanzari NJSA JV for the Hudson Tunnel Project's New Jersey Surface Alignment.

The Gateway Development Commission provided a media tour April 13, 2026, of progress on the Hudson Tunnel Project.
Apr 27, 2026

Hudson Tunnel Project nears TBM phase in North Bergen

The Hudson Tunnel Project advances in North Bergen as tunnel boring machines take shape, marking a key step in the Gateway Program rail expansion.

New Jersey Chamber of Commerce 2026 ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo
Apr 2, 2026

At ReNew Jersey summit, NJ leaders call for faster action, less red tape

At the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's ReNew Jersey Business Summit, Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell joined PSEG leader Ralph LaRossa and Amtrak Chair Anthony Coscia to discuss the issues and how stronger alignment can help drive economic growth and infrastructure progress.

Hudson Tunnel Project, Hudson River Ground Stabilization Site
Mar 13, 2026

Judge dismisses most of Gateway tunnel funding freeze lawsuit

A federal judge ruled that the case was largely moot after the federal government released the $205 million it had withheld for the Hudson River rail project.

First ride across the new Portal North Bridge
Mar 13, 2026

First train crosses new Portal North Bridge (photos)

The ceremonial trip celebrated the new structure in Kearny, which replaces the aging Portal Bridge and aims to improve reliability on the Northeast Corridor.

Hudson Tunnel Project, HYCC-3
Mar 11, 2026

Hudson Tunnel Project resumes work amid federal funding risk

As Gateway construction restarts on the Hudson Tunnel Project after $235 million in federal funds were released, officials warn it could pause again without continued funding.

Portal North Bridge cutover work
Mar 4, 2026

Portal North Bridge cutover work in action (photos)

Crews connect the new Portal North Bridge to existing tracks over the Hackensack River, a key Gateway Program milestone for the Northeast Corridor rail.

Hudson Tunnel Project
Feb 25, 2026

Hudson Tunnel Project construction resumes

Construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project has resumed with $235 million in unfrozen federal funds, restoring nearly 1,000 jobs after a pause that began in early February.

Hudson Tunnel Project Hudson County access shaft
Feb 23, 2026

Work restarting as Hudson Tunnel Project funding fight intensifies

Hudson Tunnel Project funding resumes after a court order, as President Donald Trump and Gov. Mikie Sherrill clash over Gateway costs.

Hudson Tunnel Project
Feb 18, 2026

$205M in federal funds restored to Gateway Tunnel

Over $205 million in frozen federal funds for the Gateway Tunnel Project was restored after a federal appeals court upheld a lower court order.

Phase I of the Gateway Program includes two active projects: the Portal North Bridge Project (shown) and the Hudson Tunnel Project. - GATEWAY PROGRAM
Feb 17, 2026

Portal cutover schedule begins for NJ Transit riders

The disruptions will affect service through mid-March, as construction advances to replace the 114-year-old crossing.

President Donald Trump (left) and Gov. Mikie Sherrill (right)
Feb 16, 2026

Trump, Sherrill spar over Gateway funding freeze

President Donald Trump and Gov. Mikie Sherrill clash with construction halted on the infrastructure project, $200 million released, and legal battles escalating in N.J. and N.Y.