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politics13 days ago

Trump vows to block Gateway tunnel funding over cost concerns

President Trump reiterates opposition to the Hudson River Gateway rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey and threatens to withhold federal funds over projected overruns; a federal judge had allowed funds to flow again after a freeze, with New Jersey and New York lawmakers pushing to restore support and noting thousands of jobs and commuter benefits (about 1,000 layoffs occurred when work paused). He also denied reports that funding was tied to renaming Penn Station.

via Politico|
#federal-funding#gateway-tunnel#new-york-new-jersey
Court Order Sparks Restart of Gateway Tunnel Funding
business15 days ago

Court Order Sparks Restart of Gateway Tunnel Funding

Federal funding for the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel between NYC and New Jersey, paused for months during a contract review, resumed after Judge Jeannette Vargas ordered the suspension ended; an initial $30 million arrived and the remainder (about $205 million total) is expected soon, allowing construction to resume and about 1,000 laid-off workers to potentially be rehired.

via The New York Times|
#business#funding#gateway-tunnel
Judge frees federal funds for $16B Gateway rail project
politics21 days ago

Judge frees federal funds for $16B Gateway rail project

A Manhattan federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s freeze on roughly $205 million in federal funds for the Gateway Project—an about $16 billion plan to build a new commuter rail tunnel between Manhattan and New Jersey and repair the aging Hudson Tunnel—likely violated legal procedures and policy-change rules. New York and New Jersey argued a halt would stall construction, harm economies and jeopardize about 1,000 jobs. The project has about $15 billion in federal support allocated with nearly $2 billion spent so far; the ruling allows work to resume as the administration’s funding freeze faces scrutiny. The White House did not comment immediately.

via CNBC|
#funding-freeze#gateway-tunnel#hudson-tunnel
politics23 days ago

Judge Orders Gateway Funds Release, Paving Way for Hudson River Rail Tunnel

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze billions in federal funds for the Gateway rail-tunnel project, ruling that delaying a critical infrastructure project would harm the public interest. The decision comes as construction paused after funding was withheld and about 1,000 jobs were at stake, with New York and New Jersey officials praising the ruling. The court gave both sides until Feb. 11 to address several legal issues, as the project, a key link under the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York, faces continuing political contention from past statements suggesting it was terminated.

via Politico|
#donald-trump#gateway-tunnel#infrastructure
Gateway Tunnel Funding Fight Triggers Lawsuit Over Withheld $15B
politics26 days ago

Gateway Tunnel Funding Fight Triggers Lawsuit Over Withheld $15B

The Gateway Development Commission filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it withheld about $15 billion—nearly 90% of the Hudson Tunnel project's funding—alleging breach of contract as federal support remains paused for a DEI-related review. Construction has continued with reserves, but if funding is not resumed soon the project risks shutting down, threatening about 11,000 jobs and delaying the Northeast Corridor's busiest rail line.

via Gizmodo|
#breach-of-contract#federal-funding#gateway-tunnel
politics1 month ago

Gateway Tunnel Could Pause in February Without Federal Funding

Construction on the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey could pause in early February if federal funding is not released, risking about 1,000 layoffs and four of five work sites going dark. The Gateway Development Commission’s $500 million Bank of America line of credit is nearly exhausted, prompting talks of a backstop such as a letter of credit from the Port Authority of NY/NJ. The Trump administration has signaled opposition and threatened to defund the project, while federal skeptics say funding remains uncertain despite past pledges from the Biden administration to cover most costs; past stoppages—like New Jersey’s 2009 pull of state funding—highlight the fragility of large-scale infrastructure procurement.

via Politico|
#amtrak#federal-funding#gateway-development-commission
"Construction Commences for Gateway Tunnel Project, Governor Murphy Attends Groundbreaking"
infrastructure2 years ago

"Construction Commences for Gateway Tunnel Project, Governor Murphy Attends Groundbreaking"

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.

via NJ.com|
#construction#gateway-tunnel#hudson-river