30-Second Brief
The News: Elon Musk confirmed The Boring Company is actively tunneling with a two-word post: 'Boring away.'
Why It Matters: The Vegas Loop is the most direct Boring Company touchpoint for Tesla owners visiting Las Vegas — and continued progress means faster, cheaper expansion of the network.
Source: @elonmusk on X
The Boring Company Is Still Drilling: Where the Vegas Loop Stands Right Now
Two words from Elon Musk — 'Boring away' — and the implication is clear: The Boring Company's tunneling machines are still running. Posted Sunday evening alongside a photo from underground, the brief update signals that work is ongoing despite little fanfare. For Tesla owners who've ridden the Vegas Loop or are watching the broader urban transit picture, here's what the current state of play actually looks like.
📊 Key Figures
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Longest single tunnel drive (Vegas Loop) | 2.28 miles | Completed March 10, 2026 |
| Tunnel location | 4th near Westgate LV | Prufrock-2 TBM |
| Dirt excavated | ~68,000 cu. yards | Single tunnel drive |
| Conveyor belt used | 4.8 miles continuous | Powered by 6 motors |
Where Things Actually Stand
The Vegas Loop is the most mature Boring Company project in operation today. Tesla owners visiting Las Vegas can already use it — Teslas shuttle passengers through tunnels connecting the Las Vegas Convention Center to resort properties along the Strip. But the network is still growing, and the pace of that growth is what Musk's update speaks to.
The most significant recent milestone: on March 10, 2026, The Boring Company's Prufrock-2 tunnel boring machine completed a 2.28-mile tunnel near Westgate Las Vegas — the longest single Vegas Loop tunnel drive the company has ever completed, according to reporting from Teslarati. That's the fourth tunnel constructed in that area of the network. The scale of the operation is easy to underestimate: excavating roughly 68,000 cubic yards of material required 4.8 miles of continuous conveyor belt driven by six motors.
Beyond Vegas, The Boring Company has been expanding its project pipeline through initiatives like the 'Tunnel Vision Challenge,' which has drawn new city commitments. The company's ambitions extend well beyond Las Vegas — but Vegas remains the proof of concept that everything else is built on.
🔭 The BASENOR Take
Timeline: Vegas Loop tunneling active as of April 12, 2026. Most recent major milestone: 2.28-mile drive completed March 10, 2026.
Impact Level: Medium — no new project announcement, but confirms sustained operational momentum.
Confidence: High — Musk's post is consistent with the verified March 2026 tunneling milestone and ongoing Vegas Loop expansion plans.
Two words isn't much, but the subtext matters. The Boring Company has historically gone quiet during intensive construction phases — the machines don't stop just because the press releases do. Musk surfacing with an underground photo suggests he's on-site or closely tracking progress, which typically precedes a more substantive announcement.
For Tesla owners, the Vegas Loop is the most tangible Boring Company product right now. If you've used it, you already know the experience: a Tesla drives you through a narrow tunnel at speeds up to 35 mph, connecting venues that would otherwise require a 20-minute walk or a cab. It's not hyperloop-speed transit, but it works, and the network keeps getting bigger.
The broader question is how fast The Boring Company can replicate the Vegas model in other cities. The Prufrock-2 TBM's 2.28-mile drive in a single continuous push is a meaningful data point — it shows the company is getting better at the actual tunneling work, which is the hardest and most expensive part of the equation. Faster drilling means lower costs per mile, which is the only path to making underground transit economically viable at scale.
Watch for a more detailed project update in the weeks ahead. When Musk posts from underground, a bigger announcement usually follows.
Sarah focuses on Tesla Energy, SpaceX missions, and the broader Musk AI portfolio. Former data analyst in clean energy. Based in San Francisco.
Sources verified at publish time. Spotted an inaccuracy? Email editorial@basenor.com.
