Hudson Tunnel Project

Hudson River Ground Stabilization Project, as of December 2025
Feb 6, 2026

Hudson Tunnel Project halted amid Trump funding freeze (updated)

The stoppage will cause the immediate loss of nearly 1,000 jobs. An extended delay puts roughly 11,000 construction jobs at risk, along with 95,000 total jobs and $19.6 billion in anticipated economic activity tied to the project. 

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.

Hudson Tunnel Project
Feb 3, 2026

GDC sues federal government over Hudson Tunnel funding freeze (updated)

The GDC filed a lawsuit against the feds for freezing funds for the project, which threatens nearly 1,000 jobs and could halt construction.

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.

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.

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 3, 2025

Shutdown fuels political clash over Hudson Tunnel funding

A partisan line has emerged with the integral $16 billion infrastructure project at the center.

The Hudson Tunnel Project's first concrete pour took place at Tonnelle Avenue in September 2024.
Oct 1, 2025

Hudson Tunnel funding frozen amid federal shutdown

Federal shutdown freezes Hudson Tunnel funding, delaying NJ infrastructure, jobs, and regional economic growth while USDOT reviews contracting rules.

Hudson Tunnel Project | The shield for one of the Palisades Tunnel Project’s tunnel boring machines in manufacturing.
Aug 21, 2025

Hudson Tunnel Project advances as tunnel boring machines near completion

HTP nears a key milestone as the massive TBMs built in Germany prepare for shipment to New Jersey this fall.

Greg Lalevee, right, business manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, speaks with William Vaccaro, the director of training at the union’s education center in 2022.
Aug 11, 2025

IUOE 825 leader talks energy, jobs – and candidate endorsement

NJBIZ caught up with Greg Lalevee, business manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, to discuss key developments around the state, including the Hudson Tunnel Project, as well as the organization's backing for governor.