NYC-N.J. Gateway Rail-Tunnel Work May Start in 2023
- Earth samples will guide engineering for N.Y.-N.J. tubes
- Link beneath Hudson River seeking $5.6 billion federal grant
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The $12.3 billion Gateway rail tunnel linking New York City and New Jersey has reached a major preconstruction milestone with the completion of geotechnical studies necessary for the engineering phase.
The analysis of rock and silt from 75 earth samples on both sides of the Hudson River marks the latest in a series of swift leaps toward a potential 2023 start date. The project had been delayed years by former President Donald Trump, who had argued that costs should be covered solely by the states, not U.S. taxpayers.