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Gateway Program

Portal North Bridge reaches final phase of construction: A long-standing bottleneck nears its end.

The Portal North Bridge has entered its final phase of construction, with the first trains scheduled to operate on the new bridge beginning Feb. 13. Once complete, the fixed-span structure will eliminate a major bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor.

The Long and Winding Road: Transportation Challenges for Governor Sherrill

Incoming governor Mikie Sherrill will be faced with a number of transportation challenges shaping mobility, economic competitiveness, and quality of life across the state.

The crumbling tubes that carry the Northeast economy

Crews enter the 115-year-old Hudson River tunnels every night to keep 450 trains and 200,000 riders moving. Until the new Gateway tunnels open, this link between NJ and Manhattan depends on constant repair.

The project America cannot afford to delay: Why the Hudson Tunnel stands as the most important infrastructure effort in the United States

The Northeast depends on a reliable rail link. The new Hudson Tunnel means resilience for the region’s economy and daily commutes.

What is FRA contract review? …and why it’s slowing the Gateway Project

The Gateway Tunnel hit a slowdown, and it's not underground. Federal contract reviews and DBE rule changes are holding up funding. Here’s how paperwork is stalling a $16B project.

A look at the rising momentum behind U.S. bridge infrastructure [Cranes Today]

From the Hudson River to China’s mountain gorges, modern cranes are redefining what’s possible in bridge construction. Here's a look at some of the world's most impressive new bridges.

Gateway tunnel project moves ahead despite federal funding freeze [NJ BIZ]

Work on the Gateway Tunnel continues even as federal funding uncertainty lingers. The $16B project will add nine miles of new passenger rail connecting NJ and NY through a two-tube tunnel beneath the Hudson River.

Crews work on Hudson River tunnel structures [PIX11 News]

"Construction crews are building new track structures next door that will connect Penn Station with the new Hudson river tunnel."