NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Boring Company published its first blog since October on Nashville’s underground tunnel project, addressing recent safety allegations while announcing that tunneling could begin as early as January — a “best guess,” pending final permits.

In the post, Elon Musk’s tunneling company said its custom-built machine for Nashville’s geology, will be ready to launch by Dec. 15, and that it was assembled on-site, lowered into the launch shaft, and is undergoing final system checks.

This update comes after Shane Trucking and Excavating told the Nashville Banner last week that a crew walked off the job over safety concerns and unpaid wages. The contractor reported filing multiple OSHA safety complaints regarding personal protective equipment and unsafe shoring pra

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