The Boring Company has announced a major expansion of the Vegas Loop underground transportation system, outlining a multi-phase plan to increase tunnel mileage and vehicle capacity. Company President Steve Davis detailed the roadmap which aims to connect the Las Vegas Strip, downtown, and Harry Reid International Airport through an extensive subterranean network.
The expansion is divided into four distinct phases focused on improving connectivity and reducing travel times. Phase 1 recently commenced with limited shuttle service to the airport from existing stations at Resorts World, the Las Vegas Convention Center, Westgate, and Encore. Currently, about 50 trips per day are being conducted as the company tests the integration of airport transponders on its fleet.
Construction is currently focused on Phase 2, which involves a 2.2-mile dual-direction tunnel extending from Westgate toward Paradise Road. This segment is expected to open within the next two months. Once operational, it will allow the Vegas Loop to bypass approximately two miles of surface street driving. Speed limits in this new section are projected to reach 60 mph, a significant increase from the 35 mph limits found in older segments of the system.
With the opening of Phase 2, the company plans to grow its fleet of Tesla vehicles from 130 to 160 units. Further growth is slated for Phase 3, which will push the tunnel closer to the airport terminals and add stations at locations such as Virgin Hotels and a company-owned apartment complex. During this stage, the fleet is expected to reach between 250 and 300 vehicles.
The long-term vision for the Vegas Loop includes a total of 68 miles of tunnels and 104 stations. Upon full completion, the system is designed to operate up to 1,200 Tesla vehicles. This will include the introduction of the Tesla Robovan, a high-capacity vehicle intended to transport large groups during major events at Allegiant Stadium or the Sphere.
To achieve this scale, the project requires over 600 building permits from Clark County. Boring Company officials indicated they are working to streamline the approval process to maintain a steady construction pace. Work on the core Las Vegas Boulevard segment is projected to begin as early as this fall, with a targeted completion for the Strip area in 2027.
