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Musk's Boring Company Wins NOLA Tunnel Challenge Amid Feasibility Concerns

3/27/2026

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Elon Musk's Boring Company is considering the NOLA Loop in New Orleans as part of its Tunnel Vision Challenge.
The proposal is one of three winners in the Tunnel Vision Challenge.
New Orleans' flood-prone geography raises concerns about feasibility.
Some residents doubt feasibility due to the high water table.
The tunnel could be up to a mile long, reflecting Las Vegas projects where the company has dug about 10 miles.

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Elon Musk's Boring Company is considering the NOLA Loop in New Orleans as part of its Tunnel Vision Challenge.
The proposal is one of three winners in the Tunnel Vision Challenge.
New Orleans' flood-prone geography raises concerns about feasibility.
Some residents doubt feasibility due to the high water table.
The tunnel could be up to a mile long, reflecting Las Vegas projects where the company has dug about 10 miles.