Elon Musk’s The Boring Company is making significant strides with its Vegas Loop project, revealing an ambitious multi-phase expansion plan that envisions up to 1,200 Tesla vehicles operating across a vast 68-mile underground tunnel network beneath Las Vegas. The company’s President, Steve Davis, recently provided insights into the project’s progress and future steps, highlighting how the Loop is transitioning from a convention-focused transport system to a city-wide alternative to surface traffic.
The long-term vision for the Vegas Loop includes 104 stations spanning key areas such as the Strip, downtown Las Vegas, Allegiant Stadium, and Harry Reid International Airport. Airport service is already in operation on a limited scale, with Phase 1 testing commencing last month. Rides to the airport are currently being offered from existing Loop stations at Resorts World, Encore, Westgate, and the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company is conducting tests with approximately 50 airport rides per day, utilizing a fleet of 130 Tesla vehicles equipped with required airport transponders.
During the recent CES event, The Boring Company reported moving over 90,000 passengers, with more than 22,000 rides to and from key locations. The company also highlighted the use of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system for many trips within the Loop.
Phase 2 of the project involves the construction of a new 2.2-mile dual-direction tunnel from Westgate toward Paradise Road, aiming to streamline access to the airport. This segment is expected to open in the coming months, bringing higher speeds and expanding the fleet to around 160 vehicles. Phase 3 will further enhance airport connectivity by extending the tunnel closer to Terminal 1, increasing the fleet size to between 250 and 300 vehicles.
The ultimate goal of Phase 4 is to establish a dedicated underground airport station directly serving the terminals. Looking ahead, construction on the core Strip segment could start as early as this fall, with a full Strip build-out anticipated by 2027. Downtown and southern expansions may follow in 2028 or 2029, contingent on permitting processes. The entire system will require over 600 permits across Clark County, with The Boring Company aiming to streamline the approval process through an operator-style framework similar to SpaceX.
Upon completion, the Vegas Loop could accommodate up to 1,200 Tesla vehicles, including the introduction of the higher-capacity Tesla Robovan for major events like Raiders games and Sphere shows. This marks a significant scale-up for Elon Musk’s innovative underground transit vision, showcasing the potential for transformative transportation solutions in urban environments.