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Despite claims by Trump that major New York tunnel and subway projects are terminated, these projects, including the Gateway tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey, are still ongoing with federal funding and support from officials, although they face delays due to an administrative review on diversity and inclusion practices.
The Trump administration announced it would withhold $18 billion in federal infrastructure funds previously allocated to New York City, including major projects like the Second Avenue subway expansion and the Gateway Tunnel under the Hudson River.
Construction is set to restart on a two-track rail tunnel under the Hudson River, ending the reliance on century-old tunnels. The $16.1 billion Gateway project, the largest public works project in the US, will begin with the construction of a highway bridge next month. The tunnel's developer, the Gateway Development Commission, has awarded the first contracts for construction work on the New Jersey side, with the actual digging of the tunnel expected to start in 2025 and open 10 years later. The project aims to alleviate strain on the existing tunnels, which were flooded during Hurricane Sandy in 2012.