Funding for the long-stalled Hudson River tunnel project, a key component of a proposed Gateway Program aimed at alleviating congestion on the Northeast Corridor, has been a contentious issue between New York and New Jersey. Despite a recent setback in securing federal funding, efforts to revamp the project's infrastructure are pressing forward. According to new developments, work on the high-tech boring machines set to be used in the tunnel's construction is making significant strides. Engineers and contractors are now working to perfect the machines' designs, which will be crucial in efficiently excavating the tunnel's 3.8-mile undersea section.


After Trump loss in Hudson River tunnel funding battle, work on high-tech boring machines advancing  New York Daily News