The Boring Co., founded by Elon Musk, has begun work on an underground tunnel in Nashville.

Boring’s “Music City Loop” would function like a rideshare. Passengers will ride in individual Tesla cars on a fixed route connecting downtown Nashville to the city’s airport, with possible expansions in the future.

State officials have touted the project as a solution to the city’s traffic woes. Others worry about the tunnel’s possible impact on the environment and Nashville’s existing infrastructure.

Here’s everything we know about the project so far.

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Currently, the 8-mile journey from the airport to the Music City Convention Center can take anywhere from 12 to 30 minutes during peak traffic times. The Boring Co. estimates the same ride could take as little as 8 minutes with its flee

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