The Boring Company, Elon Musk's tunnel construction firm, has been selected for a significant transportation infrastructure improvement project in Orlando.
According to Fox 35, the project will implement a high-speed Tesla tunnel network between Universal Orlando Resort’s current attractions and the upcoming Epic Universe expansion, addressing persistent gridlock around International Drive.
Connecting the Universal parks
On 11 February, Universal's Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District adopted a resolution declaring its intent to designate The Boring Company as the project's contractor.
The resolution covers the selection of a respondent to "design, build, operate and maintain services" for the project.
Per documents published in August, the project is a “point-to-point innovative transportation" initiative with a 25-year agreement.
Bidders needed to demonstrate a minimum bonding capacity of $75 million, have at least 7 years of operational experience, and have delivered a similar-sized project within the past 15 years costing at least $25 million. In addition, Universal required “an aggressive but realistic time frame” for the “future-ready” system.
This project builds on the success of The Boring Company's 'Vegas Loop', which has transported more than two million passengers in Teslas through tunnels since 2021.
Additionally, The Boring Company recently announced plans for a 17km transportation system beneath Dubai. In partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, the Boring Company has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the Loop underground tunnel network in the emirate.
Epic Universe, the new $7 billion destination at Universal Orlando in Florida, opened in May 2025 and is located approximately three miles from Universal Orlando Resort. At present, the only direct transport between the two is provided by buses.
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