Work on a $16 billion Hudson River rail-tunnel project that could ease congestion between New Jersey and Manhattan is set to come to a halt on Friday following the Trump administration’s decision last year to freeze its funding.
The new tunnel, called Gateway, is one of the nation’s most ambitious infrastructure projects — and has been long wished for by commuters stewing on delayed trains. A prolonged shutdown could deal a serious setback to Gateway, which rail advocates say is sorely needed to alleviate train delays and allow for maintenance on the current, aging tunnel.
NY-NJ Gateway Tunnel Project Could Come to a Halt
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