The White House claimed the funds, designated for the Hudson River Tunnel and Second Avenue Subway, were paused due to concerns over "unconstitutional DEI principles." The delayed funds impact two massive initiatives: the $16 billion Hudson River Tunnel renovation for 200,000 daily commuters and the Second Avenue Subway extension expected to serve 300,000 daily riders. The pause also impacts funds for construction on the second phase of New York City’s Second Avenue subway. FILE — A crew works near an entrance of the unfinished Second Avenue subway line in New York, Dec. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) ExpandSecond Avenue Subway ProjectThe federal funding would also help expand Second Avenue Q train service into East Harlem.