Elon Musk and The Boring Company are in early discussions to build tunnels in New Orleans and Panama City [1, 2].
These proposals represent an attempt to scale the company's tunneling technology to international markets and diverse urban environments. If realized, the projects would shift the company's focus from small-scale loops to major municipal infrastructure and public-space creation.
In New Orleans, the company is talking with Mayor Helena Moreno about constructing a transportation tunnel [1]. The goal of the proposed project is to alleviate traffic congestion within the city [1].
Simultaneously, the company is engaging with Mayor Mayer Mizrachi of Panama City [2]. Those discussions center on the construction of a public-space tunnel located beneath the Panama Canal [2]. This proposal aims to create new infrastructure for public use in a critical global shipping corridor [2].
Both projects remain in the early stages of discussion. The Boring Company has not yet released a formal timeline or budget for either the Louisiana or Panamanian initiatives [1, 2].
“The Boring Company is in early discussions with officials in New Orleans and Panama City”
These discussions signal a strategic pivot for The Boring Company as it seeks to move beyond proprietary transit loops toward general civil engineering contracts. By targeting a major U.S. city and a global maritime landmark like the Panama Canal, Musk is attempting to prove that his tunneling methods can handle complex geological and regulatory environments on a global scale.
