Gateway Hudson Tunnel Work to Shut Down Feb. 6 Unless Trump Restores $16B Funding, Project Manager Warns
The Gateway Development Commission has formally notified contractors that funding for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project will expire on Feb. 6, requiring them to begin winding down active construction over the next two weeks. The mandated wind‑down will affect current work sites in New York, New Jersey and under the Hudson River unless the Trump administration restores the funding.
📌 Key Facts
- The Gateway Development Commission formally notified contractors that federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project will expire on Feb. 6.
- Project managers warned that work on the tunnel will stop unless former President Trump restores the $16 billion in funding.
- Contractors were told they must begin winding down active construction on the new Hudson River rail tunnel over the next two weeks.
- The wind-down will affect active work sites in New York, New Jersey and under the Hudson River, not just planning or preliminary activities.
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January 27, 2026
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Work to Stop on $16 Billion Tunnel Project Unless Trump Restores Funding
New information:
- The Gateway Development Commission has formally notified contractors that funding for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project will expire on Feb. 6.
- Contractors have been told they must begin winding down active construction on the new Hudson River rail tunnel over the next two weeks.
- The wind‑down will affect current work sites in New York, New Jersey and under the Hudson River, not just planning or preliminary work.