PANYNJ Unveils Record $45B Capital Plan to Transform JFK
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved a record $45 billion Capital Plan for 2026–2035, marking the largest investment program in the agency’s history and setting the stage for a sweeping modernization of its airports, bridges, tunnels, ports, and transit assets. The plan was formally approved by the Port Authority Board of Commissioners and reissued in a press release outlining the decade-long strategy.
At the center of the capital program is a once-in-a-generation transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the world’s busiest international gateways. The Port Authority said the investment will accelerate the complete redevelopment of JFK into a modern, unified airport designed to meet growing global demand while significantly improving passenger experience, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
A major milestone is expected in 2026, when the first gates of the new, world-class Terminal 1 and Terminal 6 open to passengers. These facilities are part of a broader effort to replace outdated infrastructure with spacious, technology-enabled terminals offering streamlined security, expanded concessions, and enhanced international arrival facilities. Additional phases of construction will continue throughout the decade as legacy terminals are phased out.
Beyond terminals, the capital plan places strong emphasis on landside access and airport circulation. Further sections of JFK’s completely rebuilt and vastly simplified roadway network are scheduled to come online during the 2026–2035 period. The redesigned roadways aim to reduce congestion, shorten travel times, and improve connections to parking, public transit, and ride-hailing services—long-standing pain points for travelers and airport workers alike.
While JFK is a flagship component, the $45 billion plan spans the Port Authority’s entire portfolio, including major investments at LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, as well as the region’s bridges, tunnels, PATH rail system, and seaport facilities. The agency said the plan prioritizes state-of-good-repair projects while also funding transformative upgrades that support economic growth and climate resilience.
Port Authority leadership described the capital plan as both an infrastructure and economic strategy, expected to support hundreds of thousands of jobs and generate billions in regional economic activity over the next decade. Sustainability initiatives—including energy-efficient buildings, electrification, and climate adaptation measures—are embedded across projects to align with long-term environmental goals.
With the approval of the 2026–2035 Capital Plan, the Port Authority signaled a clear commitment to reshaping the New York–New Jersey transportation network. For JFK in particular, the funding provides long-term certainty as construction ramps up on one of the most ambitious airport redevelopments underway anywhere in the world.
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