New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced an update this weekend on the Gateway Tunnel funding, saying the first $30 million has now been released — but stressing that the state is still owed $200 million that has yet to arrive.

Sherrill noted that work on the crucial infrastructure project was stopped last week, a decision that drew sharp criticism. At the time, lawmakers and local leaders said halting the funds would delay construction and leave workers without jobs.

In her statement, the Governor reiterated that New Jersey has been fighting in court to secure the full funding and will continue to push until every worker is back on the job and all funds owed are delivered.

The Gateway Tunnel project, a key rail link between New Jersey and New York, is viewed as essential to the region’s transportation network — and its funding has become a point of contention amid disputes with the federal government.

Governor Sherrill also renewed her call for the federal government to release the remaining $200 million, saying the state won’t relent until the full amount is secured.