Mayor Eric Adams is advocating for Amtrak to revise its proposed plan for repairing the East River tunnels, fearing significant commuter delays. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Adams requested that repairs be conducted during nights and weekends rather than weekdays, as Amtrak intends to shut down the tunnels for three years, impacting commuter traffic in and out of Penn Station. This request highlights rising tensions between the MTA and Amtrak over project management and timelines, with recent decisions placing Amtrak in control of critical repair operations.
Amtrak plans to shut down the two East River tunnels, one at a time, over three years, causing potential massive delays for commuters in and out of Penn Station.
In a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Adams urged that repairs be done on nights and weekends to avoid major commuter headaches.
The MTA and Adams have expressed concerns that shutting down one tube entirely leaves little margin for error, potentially leading to severe disruption.
Amtrak President Roger Harris stated that the project's planning and operational requirements have been transparent and fully vetted by the MTA and New York State.
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