The Boring Company has unveiled a new plan in which the company aims to double the size of its Vegas Loop. Under a proposal to the city, the underground transportation system could be expanded to 65 miles of tunnels.
The Boring Company continues its development in Las Vegas, with a new expansion plan. A proposed new map that was recently filed with the city of Las Vegas depicts dozens of tunnels traversing the city to reach more casinos, shopping areas, the University of Nevada Las Vegas campus, and even residential areas, according to TechCrunch. Documents show that the proposed new transportation system consists of 69 stations and 65 miles of tunnels. At the moment, the company is awaiting approval from authorities.
If the new tunnel system is approved, the stations will branch out several blocks from the city center. Five stations would serve the University of Nevada, and Allegiant Stadium would get extra links to the west of the city. Harry Reid International Airport will have several stations surrounding it. However, none of them will serve the passenger terminal.
The documents also showed that a new tunnel was planned to run parallel to the Strip. It will have several stations. There is a possibility that this could create a high-speed “express” route between the north and south of the city. A similar artery connects east and west Las Vegas.
To date, the entire Loop is serviced by about 70 Tesla vehicles. They travel between five stations, two miles apart. Construction took nearly three years and was primarily funded by a $52.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The sixth station is due to open this summer. According to the new plan, The Boring Co. plans to begin construction on the expansion this summer and complete it by February 2024. However, it remains unclear whether these dates apply to the entire expansion or to a specific stage of it.
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