“We’ve spoken many times about the importance and impact of the Hudson Tunnel Project…and today I’m here to be very clear: The federal government must restore federal funding for this project now.

The Hudson Tunnel Project isn’t just a regional priority. It’s the most urgent infrastructure project in America. Our national economy depends on getting it done.

The North River Tunnel is 116 years old. It’s not a question of if it will need to close for major repairs… it’s when. And without a new tunnel in place, travel up and down the East Coast will be severely disrupted, costing the national economy billions of dollars.

This project is also a powerful job creator. Right now, five active construction sites support more than 11,000 construction jobs and over 20,000 total jobs. When complete, the Hudson Tunnel Project will generate roughly 95,000 jobs and nearly $20 billion in economic activity.

Let’s also be clear. Funding for the project has already been allocated. The federal government has signed legally binding agreements committing to provide these funds. Continuing to fund the Hudson Tunnel Project doesn’t take money away from anything else.

It simply honors commitments already made.

More than one billion taxpayer dollars have already been invested. Massive construction is underway in both New York and New Jersey. Stopping now puts that investment at risk. It’s crazy.

And the Gateway Development Commission has delivered. Since breaking ground in 2023, milestones have been met on time and on budget. And tunnel boring is ready to begin in weeks.

This project is ready. The workforce is ready. The economy is counting on it. Now the federal government must do its part and restore funding. And it must do it immediately.”

Founded in 1974, the New Jersey Alliance for Action is a non-partisan and non-profit association representing thousands of business, labor, government, utility, academic and other New Jersey leaders. Our mission is to improve New Jersey’s economy through the promotion of environmentally friendly capital construction and infrastructure investment.

Since 1974, The New Jersey Alliance for Action has worked as a non-partisan and non-profit association representing thousands of business, labor, government, utility, education, professional, and other New Jersey leaders. Our mission is to improve New Jersey’s economy through the promotion of environmentally friendly capital construction and infrastructure investment.