Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has officially closed submissions for its Tunnel Vision Challenge, with a total of 487 entries received before the deadline. The company announced the closure on X, stating that they are excited to review all the submissions and will select the top ~15 entries in the next week. The overall winner of the challenge will be announced on March 23.
The Tunnel Vision Challenge invited individuals, companies, and governments to propose a tunnel project up to one mile long with a 12-foot inner diameter. The winning entry will have its tunnel constructed free of charge by The Boring Company. Submissions could include various types of tunnels such as passenger, freight, pedestrian, utility, or water tunnels, as long as they demonstrated a meaningful improvement in transportation or infrastructure between two points.
In an interim update just before the deadline, The Boring Company reported that they had received 407 entries with still three days left to submit. By the close of submissions, the total number of entries had grown to 487, indicating a strong interest in underground transportation solutions.
Entries are being evaluated based on usefulness, stakeholder engagement, and technical, economic, and regulatory feasibility. Applicants were required to provide quantifiable projected benefits and detailed maps of proposed alignments. Submissions with geotechnical or subsurface data are expected to receive additional consideration.
The Boring Company will fund the construction of the winning tunnel project, with discussions about related infrastructure costs to be held with the winning team. The company also reserves the right to modify or cancel the challenge at their discretion.
Overall, the Tunnel Vision Challenge has generated significant interest and excitement, showcasing the innovative ideas and potential for underground transportation solutions. The winner of the challenge will have the opportunity to see their tunnel project brought to life with the support of The Boring Company.
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