A $1.184-billion design-build contract was awarded to Tutor Perini/O&G to design and build the AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey plans to open the new AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport in 2029.

JetBlue is part of private consortium that will finance the project.

The long-stalled critical Northeast Corridor rail link replacement and upgrade between New Jersey and New York City can now seek federal funds.

Agency already had projected a two-year revenue loss of $3 billion.

Long-awaited project includes $1.8 billion to rehabilitate existing North River tunnel between New York and New Jersey and $9.8 billion for a replacement.