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New Tunnel Proposal Aims to Ease I-80 Traffic Woes

1/18/2026

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  • The Boring Company and the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) are pursuing a tunnel beneath a nine-mile Interstate 80 segment linking Reno to Tesla's Gigafactory.
  • EDAWN funded a $50,000 feasibility study to address traffic congestion on Interstate 80.
  • The project would explore transport options, including a commuter rail system, though length and cost remain undisclosed.
  • State-level support remains uncertain, although community acceptance and regulatory approvals could affect progress.