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The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) is responsible for delivering the most urgent infrastructure project in the nation: the Gateway Program’s Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). Learn more at www.gatewayprogram.org.

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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Tunnel boring machines do a lot more than just dig. They are underground factories that drill through the earth and build the tunnel tubes, positioning pre-cast concrete segments to form rings that lock together to make the tunnel lining. Who would have guessed that boring could be so interesting?
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ICYMI: Yesterday we celebrated the start of tunnel boring for the Hudson Tunnel Project! This video explains the first phase of tunneling and how tunnel boring machines dig and build the tunnel at the same time.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our first tunnel boring machine is ready to launch! Check out everything that went into bringing this massive machine to life, from manufacturing and testing it in Germany to reassembling it on site in the launch box. This moment has been years in the making. Now it’s time to start digging!
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today we made history! After years of work, we celebrated the start of tunnel boring for the Hudson Tunnel Project. Reaching this major milestone sends a clear message: we are delivering the reliable, modern rail system riders deserve. Learn more here: www.gatewayprogram.org/wp-content/u...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Hudson River Ground Stabilization project is mixing concrete into the Hudson riverbed to make the ground firm enough for our tunnel boring machines to dig through. This takes a lot concrete mix. 208,000 cubic yards, to be exact. That’s enough concrete to build a sidewalk from NYC to Chicago!
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Tunnel boring machines are heavy hitters! Each machine weighs 1,680 tons – about as much as 300 large African elephants 🐘
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It was a busy summer for the Hudson Tunnel Project! Our fall newsletter covers construction progress, tunnel boring preparations, and programming at our Community Engagement Centers. Read the newsletter here: mailchi.mp/gatewayprogr...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! 🛠️ Today, GDC celebrates the skilled workforce that moves the Hudson Tunnel Project forward across New York and New Jersey. Hundreds of workers bring their dedication and expertise to our construction sites every day. Their commitment and hard work will keep our region moving!
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Building each of the new tunnel tubes under the Hudson River requires more than 2.3 miles of tunnel boring. That’s a total of almost five miles for both tubes – longer than 90 north/south blocks in Manhattan!
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We’re building floodwalls around the tops of the access shafts in Weehawken and Manhattan to prevent stormwater runoff from flowing into them. This is a big project – each shaft is roughly 400 feet around!
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This summer, GDC’s Community Engagement Centers became hands-on classrooms during our STEM exploration days 🔍 Students learned about the work behind building a new train tunnel. With guidance from project experts, they planned and built their own model tunnels 🚆
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The Hudson Yards Concrete Casing - Section 3 team completed two major concrete pours in July. Over two 18-hour pours, crews placed more than 5,500 cubic yards of concrete for the roof of this section of the tunnel. Learn more about HYCC-3 at www.gatewayprogram.org/hudson-yards...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
“I’ve always wanted to teach history, and now I get to make history.” Members of @weareliuna.bsky.social Local 472 are preparing for tunnel boring at the Palisades Portal. They shared what the opportunity to work on the Hudson Tunnel Project means to them.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
In the 1800s, dirt and rubble were used to extend Manhattan’s shoreline. To prepare for tunnel boring through this fill, we’re installing pipes in Hudson River Park that will circulate cold brine underground, freezing the loose material into a solid block that is easier to tunnel through.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
While the tunnel boring machines are assembled, crews are building access shafts in NY and NJ that will enable workers on the surface to support construction deep underground. Workers are currently installing the cap beams around the top of the shaft walls. Next step: excavation.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Two years ago today, GDC signed the Full Funding Grant Agreement for the Hudson Tunnel Project. You can see the progress we've made since then on both sides of the Hudson River, and in it. We're getting the job done, and we won’t stop until we deliver the reliable infrastructure riders deserve!
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The Hudson Tunnel Project is more than infrastructure — it’s a real-world classroom. This year, GDC partnered with schools near construction sites to use the project to teach students about science, engineering, history, and more. We can’t wait to get back into classrooms in the fall!
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We don't have to wait until the new tunnel opens to benefit from the Hudson Tunnel Project. In a new op-ed for ROI-NJ, NJ Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tom Bracken explains how construction is already creating jobs and supporting businesses. Read the op-ed: www.roi-nj.com/2026/06/18/o...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The Hudson Tunnel Project is back on track and building momentum. From awarding new construction contracts to opening our second Community Engagement Center, the latest edition of our newsletter has all the updates. Read it here: mailchi.mp/gatewayprogr...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Curious about the Hudson Tunnel Project? Stop by one of our Community Engagement Centers in New York and New Jersey. Explore interactive exhibits, step inside a model of the new tunnel, and talk with GDC staff. Plan your visit at www.gatewayprogram.org/community-engagement.html
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Our newest construction camera just went live! Now you can see our progress building the tunnel launch box and assembling the first set of tunnel boring machines for the Hudson Tunnel Project in real time. Check it out at www.gatewayprogram.org
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The Hudson Tunnel Project keeps moving forward. Today we awarded the contract for the New Jersey Surface Alignment Project, which will build the infrastructure to connect the new tunnel to the existing Northeast Corridor. Learn more at www.gatewayprogram.org/nj-surface-a...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The walls of the new tunnel tubes will be made of thousands of interlocking concrete segments. The segments for the section of the tunnel under the Palisades in New Jersey are being manufactured now at a factory in Connecticut. Completed segments will start shipping to New Jersey soon!
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
🚧Construction Update🚧 The HYCC-3 Project has entered a new phase: adding the roof to the tunnel box. We do this by filling the tunnel with sand and pouring concrete over it, then removing the sand once the concrete hardens. The end result: a fully enclosed box trains can travel through.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Five active construction sites. Hundreds of workers. One much-needed upgrade to our rail network. We just added new pictures from our construction sites to our photo gallery. Click the link to see the progress we made in April. www.gatewayprogram.org/photo-galler...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Big infrastructure project, meet the next generation 🤝 GDC's Community Engagement team recently visited two North Bergen elementary schools to teach more than 400 students about the Hudson Tunnel Project and work happening in their neighborhoods.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
On International Workers’ Day, GDC recognizes the skilled workforce moving the Hudson Tunnel Project forward. This project depends on the workers on our construction sites every day. We’re grateful for their role in building infrastructure that will serve the region for generations. #MayDay
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Today the Gateway Development Commission Board approved the contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Package 1C: The Hudson River Tunnel Section. Six of the 10 HTP construction packages are now in progress or complete. Learn more about this milestone here: www.gatewayprogram.org/wp-content/u...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
For Patrick, a shop steward with Local 825, working on the Hudson Tunnel Project has brought stability and helped him provide for his family. He and his crew take pride in building something that will benefit future generations, and they carry that sense of purpose with them every day on the job.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The Hudson Tunnel Project is creating good, long-term jobs that enable hundreds of workers to support their families. For Martin, working on the Palisades Tunnel Project provides more than just a paycheck – it offers stability and peace of mind.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
George has been a member of IUOE Local 825 for 25 years. Now he's leading a team working on the Palisades Tunnel Project. He and his crew are proud to show up and work hard to build one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the country.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Colin is part of a family of builders who helped make New York City what it is today. Now he’s making his mark as a member of the team building the Hudson Tunnel Project. It’s that sense of legacy and the pride that comes from building something lasting that drives the workforce behind this project.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
For Ronald, working on the Manhattan Tunnel Project isn't just a job, it's a chance to do something important for everybody who travels into, out of, and through New York City. It's hard work – especially in the winter – but that sense of purpose, and his great coworkers, are why he loves the job.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Congratulations to GDC's Laura Colacurcio on being recognized as a Trailblazer in Transportation by City & State! Laura has played a key role in many rail projects in the region. We're thrilled to have her on the team! Learn more about Laura's work here: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Meet Michael from Laborers Local 731. He's been working on the Manhattan Tunnel Project since the beginning. Reflecting on his journey, he says, “Think of it: You're 30-someting years old and building one of the biggest infrastructure projects. It's pretty cool.”
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Hundreds of construction workers are hard at work every day building the Hudson Tunnel Project. We talked with members of IUOE Local 825 working on the Palisades Tunnel Project about what this job means to them and why they’re proud to be working on this once-in-a-lifetime project.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
🆕📰 Out now: the Spring 2026 edition of the GDC Gazette! Catch up on the construction progress we’ve made so far this year, meet some of the workers building the Hudson Tunnel Project, check out our new community engagement web page, and more. Read it here: mailchi.mp/gatewayprogr...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We're continuing to make progress toward the start of tunnel boring! The main drive unit for our second tunnel boring machine arrived at the Palisades Portal construction site last night. All the components of this machine will be on site soon.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We've already done a lot in 2026! GDC Chief of Program Delivery Jim Starace gave an update on the progress we've made so far this year at our Board Meeting on Monday. Click here to watch his presentation: youtu.be/irrRI0L2YSY?...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
GDC is partnering with the communities where Hudson Tunnel Project construction is happening to make sure everyone who will benefit from the new tunnel understands the project and the work we're doing now. Learn more about our community outreach here: www.gatewayprogram.org/community-en...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Workers are back on the job, the construction activities that were suspended in February have resumed, and we’re already hitting construction milestones again. Click the link to learn more and see the latest pictures of our construction sites: www.gatewayprogram.org/wp-content/u...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We're pouring concrete for the third and final section of the Hudson Yards Concrete Casing! The tunnel floor is finished, and we're making progress on the walls. When it’s complete, the concrete casing will connect the new tunnel to New York Penn Station.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
We’re almost finished installing the slurry wall for the Hudson County Access Shaft! Once that wall is complete, we’ll begin excavating the 120-foot-deep shaft.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Workers are back on the job in Manhattan and in the Hudson River! We’re continuing installation of the slurry wall for the 12th Avenue Access Shaft and stabilizing the riverbed to prepare for tunnel boring.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Construction is resuming at all our sites this week. At the tunnel portal in North Bergen, we’re continuing construction of the launch box where the tunnel boring machines will be assembled and start tunneling. The components of the first machine are on site, ready for assembly!
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project is resuming! Workers who have been impacted by the construction pause are returning to our construction sites this week. More info here: www.gatewayprogram.org/wp-content/u...
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Rudy Duarte is one of the hundreds of union workers impacted by the Hudson Tunnel Project construction pause. His message is clear: fund this urgent project now so workers like him can get back to work building the modern, reliable infrastructure America needs.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
“I had to let all my guys go. There’s no checks coming in for them.” Guido Rivieccio, one of the shop stewards working on the Manhattan Tunnel Project, describes the real-world impact that pausing funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project had on the workers on his team this week.
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Hundreds of workers should be on site building the Hudson Tunnel Project this week. Instead, we had to put up these signs at our construction sites because we still cannot access the federal funding for the project. Funding must be restored now so we can get back to work!
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Pausing construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project hurts hundreds of workers. More than 200 union workers rallied at GDC’s North Bergen construction site earlier this week to call for federal funding to be restored so they can get back to work.
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