Boring Co. Began Work on San Antonio Tunnel Project
The construction firm has initiated tunnel work at Morgan’s Wonderland to facilitate campus transport via electric vehicles.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Construction
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The Boring Co. has broken ground on a tunnel project at the Morgan’s Wonderland campus in San Antonio. The tunnel, which measures 13.5 feet in outer diameter, is designed to connect the theme park to a 93-room hotel, with stops planned at the Multi-Assistance Center and Morgan’s Wonder Care.
Why it matters
The project represents a shift toward specialized, campus-level transit solutions for accessibility within a private-public land framework. For operators, this marks a tangible start to infrastructure integration involving 12 distinct land segments.
The project spans 12 land segments owned by various entities and includes a 93-room hotel connection. The site currently hosts four precast concrete tunnel liner sections, with the company actively recruiting for five local roles.
The players
The Boring Co.
An infrastructure and tunnel construction company focused on developing proprietary boring technology and high-speed transit systems.
Alamo Regional Mobility Authority
A public agency responsible for planning and implementing regional transportation projects in the San Antonio area.
Gordon Hartman
The founder of Morgan’s Wonderland who transitioned ownership of the campus to local government entities.
The details
The Boring Co. is utilizing its proprietary Prufrock boring machines to excavate the earth and install precast concrete tunnel liners. Once operational, the tunnel is intended to use Tesla electric vehicles to ferry passengers between the park facilities and the hotel. The project requires coordination across multiple public and private land ownership boundaries.
Timeline
2015: Gordon Hartman sold the park to the city and Bexar County.
2022: The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority voted to negotiate a tunnel agreement.
October 2026: The Boring Co. began construction work on the tunnel site.
Market Landscape
This project follows the precedent set by the Boring Co. $15 million contribution to the abandoned San Antonio airport tunnel project as the firm attempts a smaller-scale campus implementation. It marks a shift from large-scale municipal infrastructure proposals toward targeted, private-use transit applications.
Site managers should monitor how the tunnel’s 13.5-foot footprint and Prufrock equipment impact local access points near 5235 David Edwards Drive. Owners operating near infrastructure projects should review their land use agreements regarding multi-party land segment coordination.
The takeaway
The Boring Co. project illustrates the move toward niche, campus-based tunneling as a method for internal transport. Operators should track how the company handles the logistical complexities of integrating multi-entity land segments during the construction phase.
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