Sherrill Celebrates Award of Key Federal Investment for Gateway Tunnel Project

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement applauding the announcement of critical federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project to help move construction forward. This award will expedite the development of a project that is crucial to our region’s economic competitiveness and entire transportation network and will reduce New Jersey’s funding share of the project, allowing state resources to be used towards other critical infrastructure needs. 

“For too many years, New Jersey commuters have suffered through unreliable, inconvenient, and aging public transportation options. That’s why I’ve fought tooth and nail to deliver on federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project, which will create good-paying jobs, bring our infrastructure into the 21st century, and improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for millions of Americans. The Gateway Tunnel is our nation’s most important infrastructure project and with this announcement, New Jersey and New York will be able to move forward with construction. I want to thank Transportation Secretary Buttigieg for his commitment to this project and I look forward to continuing to work with my New Jersey and New York Congressional colleagues to get this project over the finish line.”

Rep. Sherrill is a leading advocate for the Gateway Tunnel Project, fighting for the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and public transportation support in the yearly appropriations bills.

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