Construction resumes on NJ-NY Gateway Tunnel project

Published February 25, 2026 11:13am ET



Workers resumed construction on the Gateway Tunnel project connecting New York and New Jersey this week after President Donald Trump released $235 million in remaining funds that had been frozen.

The Gateway Development Commission announced Tuesday that 1,000 workers will have their jobs restored as they return to the construction site, preparing to build two rail tunnels connecting the Garden State to New York City. The construction pause began on Feb. 6.

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