Elon Musk's Boring Co. names winners for urban tunnel loop projects across U.S.

The Boring Company has selected three proposed underground transportation projects in the U.S. as part of its “Tunnel Vision Challenge,” advancing plans for urban tunnel systems pending feasibility and regulatory review. 

The selected projects include the NOLA Loop in New Orleans, the Ravens Loop in Baltimore and the University Hills Loop in Dallas. According to Drive Tesla Canada, each concept involves underground tunnel networks designed to transport passengers using vehicle-based Loop systems similar to those deployed in Las Vegas.

According to the company, each project will now enter a due diligence phase that includes geotechnical investigations, infrastructure analysis and coordination with local officials and regulators. The studies will determine whether the projects can move forward to construction, Drive Tesla Canada reported.

The company said it intends to fund the feasibility work and potentially the construction of viable projects, though final decisions will depend on regulatory approvals and site-specific conditions. Additional proposals in Hendersonville and San Antonio are also under consideration for further development.

The initiative reflects growing interest in underground transportation solutions as cities explore alternatives to address congestion and expand infrastructure capacity.