A $16 billion construction project will create new train tunnels under the Hudson River, replacing Amtrak's old rail tubes. The project will impact traffic on the West Side Highway and the Hudson River Greenway. Initially, crews have removed trees from the highway median and will shift lanes to accommodate construction. Construction will cause diversions for cyclists and pedestrians, with disruptions expected through early 2027. Full completion is anticipated by 2035. Traffic expert Sam Schwartz has noted that major traffic disruptions should be minimal if lane reductions are avoided.
Construction of the new train tunnels beneath the Hudson River will disrupt traffic on the West Side Highway and the Hudson River Greenway until 2027.
Workers have begun preparations by cutting down trees on the median and plan to remove it entirely to shift traffic lanes for construction.
Traffic expert Sam Schwartz indicated that major disruptions to car traffic are unlikely if the West Side Highway's traffic lanes remain unchanged.
The complete construction of the new tunnels is projected to conclude in 2035, after interruptions for traffic and cyclists through 2027.
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