Baltimore Ravens Decline Elon Musk's Tunnel Project Collaboration

City officials and the NFL team say the 'Ravens Loop' underground tunnel plan will not move forward.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 12:57am

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The Baltimore Ravens have decided not to move forward with a proposed one-mile underground tunnel project in the city, dubbed the 'Ravens Loop', that was to be built by Elon Musk's The Boring Company. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott expressed support for the team's decision, stating it could not have happened without his approval.

Why it matters

Musk's tunnel company has completed similar projects in other cities, but the proposed Baltimore tunnel faced skepticism from local officials who likely had concerns about the feasibility and potential impact of such an ambitious infrastructure project.

The details

The Boring Company had selected Baltimore as one of the winners of its 'Tunnel Vision Challenge', which would have provided a free, 14-foot-wide underground tunnel for pedestrians and electric vehicles. However, after initial discussions with public partners, the Ravens decided not to move forward with the project at this time.

  • The Boring Company announced Baltimore as a potential site for the tunnel project in 2026.
  • On March 26, 2026, the Ravens officially declined to continue with the 'Ravens Loop' tunnel plan.

The players

The Boring Company

Elon Musk's infrastructure and tunnel construction company that has completed similar underground transportation projects in other cities.

Baltimore Ravens

The NFL team based in Baltimore, Maryland that was selected to collaborate on the 'Ravens Loop' tunnel project with The Boring Company.

Brandon Scott

The Mayor of Baltimore who expressed support for the Ravens' decision to not move forward with the tunnel project, stating it could not have happened without his approval.

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What they’re saying

“I wholeheartedly support their decision to pull out of this application.”

— Brandon Scott, Mayor of Baltimore

“While we appreciate being selected, the concept is only in the exploratory phase and following discussions with public partners, we have determined we will not continue with the process at this time.”

— Ravens Spokesperson

What’s next

The Boring Company will now focus on its tunnel projects in Dallas and New Orleans, which were also selected as winners of the 'Tunnel Vision Challenge'.

The takeaway

This decision highlights the challenges cities and organizations can face when evaluating high-profile infrastructure projects proposed by private companies, as local officials must carefully weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks to determine if such collaborations are truly in the best interest of the community.