# New York Launches Gateway Hudson Tunnel Boring

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the official start of tunnel boring for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project on September 28, 2026. This major infrastructure initiative will construct the first new rail tunnel under the Hudson River in over a century, connecting New Jersey and New York Penn Station. Managed by the Gateway Development Commission, the project is a regional priority for New York and New Jersey, expected to generate thousands of union jobs and complete by 2034.

- The Gateway Development Commission leads this large-scale procurement effort, coordinating with New York State Department of Transportation and the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey.
- Procurement professionals should note the long-term construction timeline and significant labor opportunities associated with this project.
- Contractors specializing in tunneling, heavy civil construction, and union labor are positioned to benefit from upcoming contract awards.
- This project underscores the importance of multi-state collaboration in infrastructure procurement and the potential for sustained economic impact in the New York-New Jersey region.

**Jurisdictions:** federal, sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Gateway Development Commission (GDC)
- New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
- Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PANYNJ)
- State of New York
- State of New Jersey

### Key Quotes
> This is an exciting day for all of us. We're making a historic project on something that is long overdue for many, many years. The first new rail in 116 years, the first major improvements in a century We're not surrendering to anyone, this project must happen and it must happen now on schedule.
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York

### Sources
- [Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates Start of Tunnel Boring for Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/video-audio-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-celebrates-start-tunnel-boring-gateway-hudson) - NY
- [Governor Hochul Celebrates Start of Tunnel Boring for Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-celebrates-start-tunnel-boring-gateway-hudson-tunnel-project) - NY
- [La Gobernadora Hochul Celebra el Inicio de la Excavación Del Proyecto Del Túnel Gateway Hudson | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/la-gobernadora-hochul-celebra-el-inicio-de-la-excavacion-del-proyecto-del-tunel-gateway-hudson) - NY