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Gateway Project Faces Halt, 1,000 Jobs at Risk

1/27/2026

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The Gateway project faces a complete halt by February 6, 2025, as federal funding remains suspended.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration froze federal funding for the project while conducting compliance reviews for minority-owned businesses.
Nearly 1,000 union laborers are at risk of layoffs because of the funding pause.
The Gateway Development Commission officials warn that without immediate action the project may miss its 2035 completion target for the Northeast Corridor.

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Story summary

The Gateway project faces a complete halt by February 6, 2025, as federal funding remains suspended.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration froze federal funding for the project while conducting compliance reviews for minority-owned businesses.
Nearly 1,000 union laborers are at risk of layoffs because of the funding pause.
The Gateway Development Commission officials warn that without immediate action the project may miss its 2035 completion target for the Northeast Corridor.