The Brief The city of Las Vegas issued its first building permit to Elon Musk’s Boring Company, clearing the way for the Vegas Loop to expand into the downtown area. The initial permit authorizes tunneling from the Las Vegas Convention Center to the Strat, eventually connecting to Fremont Street and major downtown hubs. Elon Musk’s ambitious underground transit vision has reached a milestone as the city of Las Vegas issued the first permit for the "Vegas Loop" to begin its expansion into the downtown corridor. Local perspective:The city of Las Vegas officially announced Wednesday that it has granted a building permit to The Boring Company (TBC). This specific permit allows for the construction of a tunnel connecting the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) —which currently houses four operational stations—to the Strat hotel and casino, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.