MPA contract extended to continue delivering the transformational Hudson Tunnel Project, the most urgent rail project in United States

Core Insights - The Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) is a significant infrastructure initiative in the U.S., awarded a $665 million contract extension to MPA Delivery Partners for continued management [1][2] - The project is expected to create over 95,000 jobs and generate more than $19 billion in economic activity, benefiting various U.S. suppliers [2] - The HTP is on schedule for completion of the new Gateway Tunnel by 2035 and rehabilitation of the existing tunnel by 2038 [2][3] Project Overview - The HTP involves constructing a new two-tube rail tunnel under the Hudson River and rehabilitating a 115-year-old tunnel, along with nine miles of new passenger rail track [3] - This project is part of the Gateway Program and is considered the most urgent rail infrastructure project in the U.S., aimed at improving passenger rail service and enhancing reliability [3] Economic Impact - The project is anticipated to accelerate economic prosperity and growth across the country while improving the reliability of regional and national rail networks for NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak [3] - The collaborative delivery model used by MPA has a proven track record for efficiently delivering large-scale infrastructure projects with socioeconomic benefits [4]