One of the largest infrastructure projects in the nation’s history — a new train tunnel beneath the Hudson River linking New York and New Jersey — is basically a done deal after years of talk, setbacks and bi-state infighting.
The Biden administration notified congressional leaders Tuesday it was preparing to award $6.9 billion to the $16 billion project, known as Gateway, to run two new tracks beneath the river to supplement century-old railroad tubes that are in shambles.
Final signatures on the deal are imminent after a 15-day congressional notice period. Once signed, the federal grant agreement will protect the sometimes-controversial project from all but the most extreme attempts to torpedo it in Washington.
“At long last,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told POLITICO.
