Gateway Program

Following a 30-hour journey down the Hudson River, the first of three massive arches to support the new Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in November 2024.
Feb 12, 2026

Portal North Bridge cutover to disrupt NJ Transit service

Amtrak begins Portal North Bridge cutover work, triggering NJ Transit schedule changes between Newark and Secaucus.

Shown is an aerial view of the Terminal B and C aprons at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Feb 11, 2026

Port Authority names Garcia executive director

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey named Kathryn Garcia executive director, with Jean Roehrenbeck approved as deputy, effective Feb. 9.

Hudson Tunnel Project
Feb 11, 2026

Gateway Tunnel funding fight heads to appeals court

The Gateway Tunnel Project funding dispute escalates as the Trump administration appeals a court order and union workers rally in North Bergen.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill and acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport
Feb 4, 2026

Sherrill: Gateway Tunnel funding freeze is political

Speaking Feb. 4, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said the Trump administration's move will impact jobs, commuters and the economy.

Hudson Tunnel Project
Feb 4, 2026

NJ, NY sue Trump administration over Gateway Tunnel funding

New Jersey and New York's suit comes one day after the organization developing the project, Gateway Development Commission, filed a separate legal action regarding the $15 billion in frozen funds.

Palisades Tonnelle/Hudson Tunnel Project
Jan 28, 2026

Anxiety grows as Hudson Tunnel funding standoff continues

Tension mounts as the stalemate drags on, with a Feb. 6 work stoppage looming and leaders warning of job losses and economic fallout.

Hudson Tunnel Project
Jan 27, 2026

Hudson Tunnel Project faces Feb. 6 halt without federal funds (updated)

Work on the Hudson Tunnel Project could halt Feb. 6 unless federal funding resumes, putting nearly 1,000 jobs and New Jersey–New York rail progress at risk.

New Jersey Turnpike
Jan 20, 2026

Sherrill taps Jain as next NJ transportation commissioner

Then Gov.-elect Sherrill tapped Priya Jain to serve as New Jersey’s next transportation commissioner, citing her infrastructure and project delivery experience.

A tunnel boring machine for the Hudson Tunnel Project
Dec 17, 2025

Hudson Tunnel Project clears TBM milestone, nears tunneling

The Gateway Development Commission said factory testing has finished for two boring machines, which are now headed to New Jersey.

Gov. Phil Murphy celebrates the new $2.7 billion Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport on Nov. 15, 2022.
Dec 10, 2025

Hochul taps Garcia to lead Port Authority

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul nominated her director of state operations, Kathryn Garcia, to succeed retiring Executive Director Rick Cotton.

Hudson Yards Concrete Casing Section 3
Oct 27, 2025

Gateway Project faces new uncertainty amid government shutdown

Federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project has been paused – and President Trump even deemed it "terminated" – sparking political backlash. Experts weigh in on what could happen next.

On July 8, 2025, the Gateway Development Commission provided a media tour of progress on the Hudson Tunnel Project.
Oct 16, 2025

Trump declares $16B Hudson Tunnel Project terminated

The president said the Hudson Tunnel Project will not move forward, risking thousands of regional jobs as well as billions in economic impact and crucial infrastructure upgrades.