Gateway receives $30M in federal funds, Trump lashes out | Construction Dive
Summary
The Gateway Project, a $16 billion infrastructure initiative, has received $30 million in federal funding, but construction remains paused as President Trump vows no federal funds will cover any cost overruns.
Why It Matters
This funding is crucial for the Gateway Project, which aims to improve transportation between New York and New Jersey. The political implications of Trump's statements on federal funding could impact future infrastructure projects and funding strategies.
Key Takeaways
- Gateway Project received $30 million in federal funds after a court deadline.
- Construction is still paused despite the funding, pending effective deployment plans.
- Trump's administration previously cut reimbursements, complicating project financing.
- The president's statement emphasizes no federal responsibility for cost overruns.
- Future funding and project timelines may be affected by political dynamics.
An article from Dive Brief Gateway receives $30M in federal funds, Trump lashes out The president pledged in a social media post that no federal dollars would be used to cover any cost overruns on the embattled tunnel project between New York and New Jersey. Published Feb. 17, 2026 Joe Bousquin Senior Editor Share Copy link Email LinkedIn X/Twitter Facebook Print License Add us on Google A worksite at the Gateway Project's Hudson Tunnel site stands empty on Feb. 16, 2026, in New York, N.Y. Spencer Platt via Getty Images Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: New York’s embattled $16 billion Gateway Project received $30 million in federal dollars Feb. 13, according to the project’s developer, after a court deadline passed for an appeal to further delay project funding. The Gateway Development Commission said it received the initial payment and expects $205 million more in reimbursed funds. The infusion of cash, however, did not restart work on the shuttered Hudson Tunnel job linking New York and New Jersey. “Construction remains paused for now, and we are working with our contractors to plan how to deploy these funds in the most effective way and get workers back on the job to resume some construction as soon as possible,” GDC said in a statement on its website Friday. Dive Insight: President Donald Trump’s administration cut reimbursements to Gateway on Sept. 30 because it had complied with federall...
