The Boring Company Begins New Loop Station at UNLV
The new transit stop will connect the campus to the Westgate and Virgin Hotel by September 2026.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Commuters and students near the UNLV campus will soon have a new travel option as The Boring Company builds a Vegas Loop station across from the Thomas & Mack Center. This construction is part of a larger project to expand the tunnel network toward the Westgate and the Virgin Hotel.
Why it matters
The Boring Company is aiming to weave more of the valley into its underground transport grid, which currently offers four-minute trips between major hubs for under $5. The progress of this expansion will determine how effectively the system can alleviate surface traffic near high-density areas.
The system currently connects major destinations with trips costing under $5 and taking about four minutes. The Boring Company has 14 additional stations in the planning stages to expand beyond the dozen currently in operation.
The players
The Boring Company
The private firm responsible for designing, building, and operating the underground tunnel transportation system in Las Vegas.
The details
Crews are actively digging at the UNLV campus site across from the Thomas & Mack Center to facilitate connections to the Westgate and the Virgin Hotel. Future phases of the tunnel network include proposed stops in Chinatown and at AREA15. The company intends to wrap up work on these specific segments by September 2026.
Timeline
September 2026 is the target for completion of the new stops.
November 2026 marks the Formula 1 race in Las Vegas.
Beyond the Strip
This project follows the pattern set by the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which often drives accelerated timelines for valley infrastructure improvements. The work marks a departure from the system's previous focus on the resort corridor by moving closer to campus and residential transit hubs.
Construction activity near the Thomas & Mack Center will remain a fixture on the UNLV campus through the next year. Residents looking for alternative transit should monitor the project for potential connection dates to the Westgate and Virgin Hotel as the November 2026 race approaches.
The takeaway
The Loop's expansion toward the university aims to bring underground transit closer to students and local events. Keep an eye on progress reports from The Boring Company to see if these connections open in time for the November 2026 Formula 1 weekend.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving transportation grid, see Electric Vehicles.
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