Reps. Rob Menendez and Andy Kim Visit Gateway Project Sites, Highlight Historic Infrastructure Investments

WEEHAWKEN, N.J. - On Monday, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) met with Gateway Development Commission officials and toured project sites throughout New Jersey’s 8th District in Weehawken and North Bergen. 

The Gateway Project, funded in part by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, represents the largest investment in mass transit infrastructure in the nation’s history. The tour included stops at staging areas, fan plants, and haul routes around the future Hudson Tunnel, funding for which was finalized under a Full Funding Grant Agreement last month. In total, more than $12 billion in funding for Gateway will be provided by the federal government. 

“The Gateway Project will be transformative for New Jersey and the entire region,” said Congressman Rob Menendez. “This historic investment will create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, make progress on our commitment to combat climate change and create a more resilient infrastructure. In addition, this project will deliver much-needed relief to New Jerseyans who have been negatively impacted by our outdated and under supported mass transit system. I’m grateful to have a partner in Congressman Andy Kim and look forward to continuing to work together to ensure that this project is successfully completed.” 

“The Gateway Project is one of the most critical infrastructure projects in the nation and will help secure reliable transit and economic security for tens of millions of people and countless businesses throughout the east coast. I’m glad I was able to join Congressman Rob Menendez to see the progress up close at sites in Weehawken and North Bergen,” said Congressman Andy Kim. “It’s not an exaggeration to say that this project will have an impact for many generations to come, and it’s vital that we secure the funds and resources needed to ensure its success.” 

Congressman Menendez sits on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee where he advocates for funding and improvements along the Northeast Corridor, including funding for the Gateway Project.