Tunneling Expected to Begin in 2026 for Chinatown Loop Stations Major Neighborhood Expansion
LAS VEGAS, NV – November 17, 2025 – The future of transportation in Las Vegas’s vibrant Chinatown district took a massive leap forward today.
In a direct communication with ChinatownVegas.com, The Boring Company (TBC) officially confirmed that the Vegas Loop expansion will now include three stations in the Chinatown area, with tunneling scheduled to begin in 2026.
This confirmation elevates the project beyond initial speculation and planned reports of a smaller scope, signaling a significant commitment to connecting the district more seamlessly with the Las Vegas Strip, the Convention Center, and the Airport.
There will be three Chinatown Stations as confirmed by the Boring Company in an X post to @ChinatownVegas
Key Takeaways from the Official Confirmation:
Three Stations Confirmed: TBC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account responded to a query from @ChinatownVegas by stating, “Hopefully tunneling there in 2026. Three stations planned.” This confirms a major expansion of the project.
Tunneling Starts in 2026: The confirmation of a 2026 tunneling start date sets a clear, exciting timeline for the project’s commencement.
Massive Accessibility Boost: Moving from one or two planned stops to three will fundamentally transform access to the entire Spring Mountain Road corridor, distributing traffic and passenger access across a far wider geographical area.
“This is a monumental announcement for our community,” said Shannon Yang, Co-Founder of ChinatownVegas.com. “We have always championed the Loop as a game-changer, but the official confirmation of a third station proves The Boring Company is committed to providing comprehensive, convenient access across our entire district. This is a huge win for every business owner, resident, and visitor in Chinatown.”
The Impact of the Three Stations
The previously known plans focused on the first confirmed station near Valley View Boulevard and subsequent speculation about a second. The addition of a third confirmed station provides unparalleled access. It opens up opportunities to connect the central and western parts of the district, which will be vital for easing current traffic and parking congestion.
You can view the original confirmation tweet directly on X.com HERE.
ChinatownVegas.com will continue to provide the most up-to-date information on this rapidly developing story, including details on station locations, construction progress, and the overall impact on local businesses.
About The Boring Company
The Boring Company, founded by Elon Musk in 2016, builds underground tunnels to beat traffic. It started as a joke-tweet fix for LA gridlock and became a real company in 2017. Its goal: dig faster and cheaper than anyone else using custom machines like Prufrock.Only one public system is running: the Vegas Loop under the Las Vegas Convention Center (opened 2021). It uses Tesla cars to shuttle people in 1.7-mile tunnels at ~40 mph and has carried over 2 million riders. A bigger 68-mile city-wide network is under construction, with new stations opening regularly in 2025. Most other city proposals (LA, Chicago, Miami, etc.) were canceled. As of late 2025, TBC has ~2.4 miles of revenue tunnel after nine years, but expansion in Vegas is finally accelerating.
About ChinatownVegas.com
ChinatownVegas.com is the official guide to Las Vegas Chinatown, a 3-mile stretch of Spring Mountain Road packed with 150+ Asian restaurants, supermarkets, spas, and shops. Born in 1995 with the opening of Chinatown Plaza, it’s now widely considered the best Chinatown in North America.The site lists every business with hours and reviews, highlights top eats (from Michelin-level Japanese to late-night Korean BBQ), and shows events and new openings. It’s run by locals and is the fastest way for tourists or residents to navigate the strip that’s just 5–10 minutes west of the Las Vegas Strip. Think of it as the Yelp that actually knows where the good hand-pulled noodles are.
