Hudson rail tunnel work could halt soon, causing layoffs. Here's why

Officials from the agency overseeing the $16 billion project said unless Trump lifts a pause on federal money, the project could stall.
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Key rail tunnel under Hudson could derail by next week without federal funds

Elected officials, hardhats and transit advocates from both sides of the Hudson River pleaded with President Donald Trump Tuesday to keep the country’s largest public-works project from derailing as soon as next week.

Work on Gateway tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey to pause next month without federal dollars

The Hudson River tunnel project — a $16 billion pair of train tubes to connect New York and New Jersey — is running out of money and a Feb. 6 pause will force 1,000 layoffs, including hundreds of laborers, according to the person.

Hudson River tunnel project funding to run dry amid federal freeze

Construction on the Gateway project to build new trans-Hudson River rail tunnels will stop next week after the Trump administration froze congressionally approved funding.