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City Approves Boring Co.'s Permit to Expand Vegas Loop Tunnel to Downtown
The underground transportation project will connect the Convention Center to downtown Las Vegas.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:31pm
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The city of Las Vegas has issued its first permit to The Boring Company to begin construction on expanding the Vegas Loop underground transportation tunnel system into downtown Las Vegas. The new downtown station will provide direct access from the Convention Center to The Strat Hotel, Casino & Tower and other attractions in the city's downtown area.
Why it matters
The expansion of the Vegas Loop is seen as a potential solution to traffic congestion in the city and a way to boost foot traffic and economic activity in the downtown area, particularly in the 18B Las Vegas Arts District.
The details
The permit allows The Boring Company to construct the first Vegas Loop station in downtown Las Vegas, just north of The Strat Hotel, Casino & Tower. This will provide a direct underground connection from the Convention Center to the downtown area, allowing convention-goers to quickly and conveniently travel between the two locations.
- The city issued the first permit to The Boring Company on January 28, 2026.
The players
The Boring Company
An infrastructure and tunnel construction company founded by Elon Musk.
Shelley Berkley
The mayor of Las Vegas.
Olivia Diaz
A Las Vegas city councilwoman.
What they’re saying
“The city is excited to bring an innovative transportation option to downtown Las Vegas and create another way for visitors to experience all that the city has to offer.”
— Shelley Berkley, Mayor of Las Vegas (fox5vegas.com)
“The tunnel could drive new visitors to the 18B Las Vegas Arts District, which she described as 'one of the city's most popular and vibrant neighborhoods'.”
— Olivia Diaz, Las Vegas City Councilwoman (fox5vegas.com)
What’s next
The Boring Company has indicated plans to expand the underground Vegas Loop network over time to connect multiple stops throughout downtown, the Las Vegas Strip, and Harry Reid International Airport.
The takeaway
The expansion of the Vegas Loop underground transportation system is a significant step forward in Las Vegas' efforts to address traffic congestion and drive economic activity in the city's downtown area, particularly by improving connectivity between the Convention Center and other popular destinations.
