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President Trump suggested that the Gateway Tunnel project connecting New York and New Jersey has been 'terminated,' sparking strong opposition from local lawmakers who vow to fight for its funding, citing its importance for regional infrastructure and economy.
President Trump plans to withhold billions of dollars from key New York infrastructure projects like the Gateway tunnel and Second Ave. subway, citing political motives and targeting Democratic-leaning cities, which has been criticized as an act of political revenge and vindictiveness by Democratic representatives.
Construction has finally begun on the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel project under the Hudson River, with ground broken on the New Jersey side. The project, which includes building two new tunnels and rehabilitating existing ones, aims to improve connectivity and relieve congestion in the busy region. The U.S. Department of Transportation will fund the construction of an overpass and related work through an infrastructure grant. The project, initially canceled in 2010, has been revived with bipartisan support and is close to securing federal funding.