# NEW YORK | Gateway Project (Hudson Rail Tunnel) **URL:** \ **Category:** Parks & Infrastructure\ **Created:** [May 19, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780 "2023-05-19T19:20:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/42 "2024-02-01T18:50:03Z")
NJ Transit just released a timelapse from April to December 2023 highlighting construction progress. As of right now, 4 steel segments are complete on the northern side and 2 are complete on the southern side of the bridge. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/7/a785160718c9cf3d3519e9681d516d42e721e6d6.jpeg "Portal North Bridge Progress, April to December 2023") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUKZ4y-XlI0) ---
**Author:** ![baronson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/baronson/32/190290_2.png) [@baronson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/baronson)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/43 "2024-02-02T02:07:36Z")
Incredibly happy to see this progress. This segment is such a bottleneck in the system because the bridge often gets stuck and causes rail delays. Besides the tubes, it was my other major concern with our aging rail infrastructure. The current structure is 114 years old. ---
**Author:** ![GentriVacation](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/gentrivacation/32/8324_2.png) [@GentriVacation](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/GentriVacation)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/44 "2024-02-08T14:15:50Z")
[Gateway Shortlists Three Teams for Manhattan End of $16B Hudson Tunnel | Engineering News-Record](https://www.enr.com/articles/58104-gateway-shortlists-three-teams-for-manhattan-end-of-16b-hudson-tunnel#:~:text=According%20to%20its%20notice%2C%20the,Inc.%20and%20Walsh%20Construction%20Co). ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2024, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/45 "2024-02-18T07:07:33Z")
Ground stabilization work will possibly commence this fall to prepare for the eventual tunnel construction. > **[Hudson riverbed will be stabilized for new Gateway rail tunnel](https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/02/16/hudson-riverbed-stabilized-gateway-rail-tunnel-project/72627882007/)** > > Gateway Development Commission has authorized a $100 million contract to begin the first phase of ground stabilization work for a new rail tunnel. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/46 "2024-03-01T16:31:19Z")
New Hudson River tunnels inch closer to becoming a reality. > **[A consequential contract is approved to kick-start the Gateway rail tunnel...](https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/02/28/gateway-rail-tunnel-key-contract-approved-project-amtrak-hudson/72776831007/)** > > The project includes building a new tunnel under the Hudson between North Jersey and Manhattan to boost service for NJ Transit and Amtrak riders. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2024, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/47 "2024-03-11T01:25:26Z")
Here’s the latest update on the Portal Bridge construction. They’re wasting no time with the steel installation. Overall, a major amount of structural steel has been installed since the first steel was laid in January. **North (closest to NYC end)**: 9 segments of steel were installed. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/9/b/9b51a21b491aa179a74e0cdbab6b7106c51a7231.jpeg) **South (closest to Newark end)**: This section has multiple pieces as well, but due to the fact not all the pillars were cast in succession, with some still being cast, there are gaps between the sections of installed steel. Despite this, 10 sections of steel have been installed which is still very significant. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/f/3f6e1573afc8c26f50f8ecf9ff7bac11812f130a.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/0/008486f666bafc44565d77ccd4d81f1d2c54161e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/48 "2024-03-11T14:48:28Z")
This weather has been good for construction. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/49 "2024-04-22T19:31:12Z")
> **[Exclusive look inside Gateway Tunnel construction ](https://www.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-look-inside-gateway-tunnel-204752709.html)** > > NEW YORK (PIX11) — Crews are working on both sides of the Hudson River to build the Gateway Tunnel Project.   The $16 billion project will add two new tracks for NJ Transit and Amtr… > **[Lane closures on Route 1&9/Tonnelle Ave in North Bergen due to Gateway...](https://hudsoncountyview.com/lane-closures-on-route-19-tonnelle-ave-in-north-bergen-due-to-gateway-project/amp/)** > > Starting tonight, there will be overnight lane closures on Route 1&9 and Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen as the Gateway project advances. Theres also a livecam to view tunnel portal construction at Tonnelle Ave. > **[Home - Gateway Program](https://www.gatewayprogram.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1HAwO7Z6QKOa4Z5r1_i6BOopvahn5hrScMIqugykTgXT8syApk9GGpY_w_aem_Af-PoitsV-LnkhW8Y5uJEBZb-1ORdh0P1qp03PhYj0IYjECQYqSP5mZpltdStOosk3JvaOIaE1-M9Hi7M9pguS-c)** > > The Northeast Corridor (NEC) is the most heavily used passenger rail line in the U.S., with more than 2,000 intercity and commuter trains supporting approximately 800,000 daily passenger trips across eight states and Washington D.C. It serves a... ---
**Author:** ![GentriVacation](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/gentrivacation/32/8324_2.png) [@GentriVacation](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/GentriVacation)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/50 "2024-04-22T20:08:39Z")
Just keep digging. Get this project so far along that it becomes impossible to pull the plug. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/51 "2024-04-22T21:04:04Z")
Yeah, especially since the project’s already in advanced stages, unless NJ somehow gets a governor who is as defective as Chris Christie who was a major player in delaying critical repairs of this portion of the NEC, [cancelling an earlier version of the tunnel project](https://www.propublica.org/article/chris-christies-tunnel-tango), this project’s already full steam ahead, especially the Portal Bridge replacement. Here are some updates on the Portal Bridge: Lots of structural steel was placed since my last update and preparations were being made to pour the concrete decking in some portions of the span. The last columns are the ones that will support the arched spans over the actual river and are also in the process of being cast along with the concrete ends that connect the bridge to the raised track embankments. Overall, the majority of the steel has been installed and this will likely be completed on schedule. Southbound to Newark: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/8/18bf8a2269468fe7056897ac6de7bd3208811581.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/4/a44f9f38f718283a7f929ece14880a16605c5062.jpeg) Northbound to NYC: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/3/53cc1aea4d8c624dea924055bedde3c7590d0a10.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![BK1985](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eada6e/32.png) [@BK1985](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/BK1985)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/52 "2024-04-23T01:09:47Z")
Please don’t use that word. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/53 "2024-04-24T06:16:09Z")
It is very likely that the center arched spans are being assembled at the Port of Coeymans near Albany and will be floated to the construction site by barge fully completed. This port was used to stage other major projects as well in the past including the Tappan Zee Bridge so it isn’t out of the possibility that the spans are being pre-assembled there. I found a picture dating from late March in [an article about offshore wind turbines](https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/n-y-offshore-wind-projects-scrapped-along-19415714.php) for NY being cancelled and what appears to be one of the arched spans makes an appearance in the aerial image and looks very much like the ones used for the bridge. It is likely that the span pictured is nearly complete by now or already en-route to being installed. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/8/382451fcad543ae38a2869922a555f4e2f0c9055.jpeg) Google maps satellite imagery also confirms the existence of this span although it is depicted in a more incomplete state. ![Screenshot_20240424_022627_Chrome](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/0/105e25885e547b35edb2b7cd8c88ecbd098d9dec.jpeg) Compare the two images and similarities are quite apparent. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/5/75a898b5477b605b3fe79346c542a8971d904e1c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![baronson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/baronson/32/190290_2.png) [@baronson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/baronson)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/54 "2024-04-24T15:41:36Z")
Thank you for all this digging and reporting 🫡 Appreciate it! ---
**Author:** ![yesinmybackyard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/71e660/32.png) [@yesinmybackyard](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/yesinmybackyard)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/55 "2024-04-25T05:04:04Z")
**this** is the beautiful power of the forum. excellent work @ALC11 ! ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/56 "2024-04-29T03:46:39Z")
It appears a second Portal Bridge span is under construction and concrete is being poured on the Portal Bridge for decking. Knowing this, what I suspect is once all three are made, they will be all sent down and installed consecutively. I came to this conclusion because of satellite imagery which gives a hint that all the spans will likely be built and then sent to be installed when all 3 are assembled. Using some Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, I could compare images from March to April and half of a second span has been completed. While the imagery isn’t very clear close-up, I can confirm it is the bridge components by simply referring to the aerial photograph in my prior post which is the same spot as my satellite captures. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/e/7e77c1d94c2c35fe5f7027b7e7fbd44c5ec9f2a9.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/3/9/3940697a0737fc583f3b644d280297e893b96a83.jpeg) Portal Bridge concrete decking installation can also be confirmed by both satellite imagery and the webcam which shows a paving machine on the top of the bridge and a concrete pump actively bringing concrete to the bridge deck. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/c/2c6cfc383703209c93c03361769762cba1f23c36.jpeg) Satellite imagery shows what appears to be the extent of what has been laid so far. It can be assumed the bright white is fresh dried concrete as it corresponds to what has been poured so far on the live cams. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/7/87f760d770b1f744a9cf89e18a270a9dd5c14b66.jpeg) As for the tunnel portal construction, road traffic has been re-configured and excavation of half of the roadway is underway. The bridge will be built in stages with one side being built first to minimize traffic disruption. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/b/d/bda77302271ad4fc91192609ff4a9f953b709f21.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GentriVacation](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/gentrivacation/32/8324_2.png) [@GentriVacation](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/GentriVacation)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/57 "2024-04-29T13:06:06Z")
That’s some damn fine detective work ALC ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/58 "2024-05-01T19:44:39Z")
This project continues to show benefits. > **[Gateway Tunnel project could create 20K more jobs than we thought](https://www.nj.com/news/2024/04/gateway-tunnel-project-could-create-20k-more-jobs-than-we-thought.html?outputType=amp)** > > Construction of the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel would create 20,000 more jobs than originally forecast. Also, starting this summer, ground stabilization work is to commence in the Hudson River to make way for the tunnel boring machines. One of the other goals for this is to have all the contracts for each portion of this project active as it makes it extremely difficult for it to be stopped especially if we get a president who will try and delay it or cut funding. ---
**Author:** ![stache](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/stache/32/30186_2.png) [@stache](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/stache)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/59 "2024-05-02T14:30:53Z")
Who could that be lol. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2024, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/60 "2024-05-02T17:16:58Z")
That’s going to be tough if Jeff Van Drew replaces Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary in the next administration, as is expected. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780/61 "2024-05-13T23:12:11Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/a/0a529ce76ceac02e55377121c71638ebeb6b46a4.jpeg "NJ TRANSIT Portal North Bridge Milestone Celebration") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0t83Hqi3bo) > **[NJ TRANSIT](https://www.njtransit.com/press-releases/nj-transit-amtrak-announce-portal-north-bridge-reaches-50-percent-completion)** > > undefined > **[Portal Bridge rail replacement project is 50% done, on time and on budget,...](https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/05/13/portal-bridge-project-50-finished-date-on-budget/73677227007/)** > > The Portal Bridge will be a taller, fixed-span replacement for the swing-span across the Hackensack that is prone to getting stuck, causing delays. > **[Amtrak, NJ Transit announce new Portal North Bridge halfway complete and on...](https://abc7ny.com/post/amtrak-and-new-jersey-transit-announced-that-the-portal-north-bridge-is-halfway-complete/14808274/)** > > It is the biggest transportation project in the nation, and it is making good progress, officials say. > **[Officials tout key milestone in New Jersey side of Gateway project](https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/05/13/officials-tout-key-milestone-in-new-jersey-side-of-gateway-project/)** > > Work on a major rail-bridge replacement through the Meadowlands — a key portion of the Gateway project to expand rail access into Penn Station — was declared halfway done Monday. 50% Completion of the bridge has been attained. This is a huge milestone and the project is both on-time and on-budget. > **[Commuters will see 3 huge arches for the new Portal Bridge floating up the...](https://www.nj.com/news/2024/05/commuters-will-see-3-huge-arches-for-the-new-portal-bridge-floating-up-the-river-this-winter.html?outputType=amp)** > > The project to replace the Portal Rail Bridge in Kearny is 50% done. Another big development is the status of the arches. The arches are expected to be floated down to the construction site and instslled over the winter. Currebtly, the first and second arches are well underway with fabrication. [Previous page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-gateway-project-hudson-rail-tunnel/22780.md?page=4)