Excavation has begun on the Hudson Tunnel that will connect New York and New Jersey

Formal excavations for the Hudson Tunnel Project, connecting New York and New Jersey, officially began on Monday, September 28, 2026. The initial drilling commenced in North Bergen, New Jersey, utilizing a 1,680-ton excavation machine.

This marks the first time in over a century that a new tunnel is being bored beneath the Hudson River, representing a major milestone for regional infrastructure development between the two states.