Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Ending Congestion Pricing

NEW YORK CITY — A judge on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order barring the U.S. Department of Transportation from withholding federal funding from New York City over its efforts to end congestion pricing.

District Judge Lewis Liman in his decision bars the DOT from engaging in any retaliatory measures as the congestion pricing court case continues and from cancelling the congestion toll.

The temporary restraining order is in effect until June 9 at 5 p.m.

Last month, U.S. DOT Chief Sean Duffy detailed that the Federal Highway Administration would hold up funds for some federally funded road projects in the city if congestion pricing didn't end, Patch previously reported.

Federal officials had threatened to hold federal highway funding for projects in Manhattan, but also would target funding for street projects across the city and other parts of the state if congestion pricing continues.

Duffy said they would go after projects “essential for safety.”

Hochul and the MTA have said they have no plans to shut down the program.

Since Jan. 5, drivers have been charged $9 entering Manhattan below 60th Street.

This is a developing story. This post will be updated.