MORGAN’S INCLUSION TUNNEL
A new connection.
A world of possibilities.
The first-ever Ultra-Accessible® tunnel will connect four Morgan’s destinations, giving people of all abilities a more comfortable way to get around.
Why is Morgan’s building an inclusion tunnel?
Over the past 17 years, we’ve developed Morgan’s Inclusion Campus so people of all abilities can play, stay and find support. Now we’re bringing that same commitment to inclusion to the way people travel between those places.
The nearly mile-long tunnel will connect Morgan’s Hotel and Morgan’s Wonderland, with stops at Morgan’s Wonder Care and Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center (MAC). It will give people a way to travel between those destinations sheltered from extreme heat, cold and rain.
Morgan’s Inclusion Institute is helping guide the design, drawing on what we’ve learned across our campus to make the trip itself Ultra-Accessible® and fully inclusive.
“This will set a new standard for how people of all abilities move through the world.”
GORDON HARTMAN
Morgan’s Dad
Connecting experiences across Morgan’s
How the tunnel will be built
The Boring Company will build Morgan’s Inclusion Tunnel, and Morgan’s will own and operate it. It will be the first privately owned and operated tunnel built by The Boring Company.
In the video: Watch drone footage from Morgan’s Inclusion Campus and get a closer look at the technology The Boring Company will use to build the tunnel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Tunnel
Why is Morgan’s building a tunnel?
The nearly mile-long tunnel will provide a safe, convenient way for people of all abilities to travel across Morgan’s Inclusion Campus. Connecting Morgan’s Hotel and Morgan’s Wonderland, with stops at Morgan’s Wonder Care and Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center (MAC), it will offer protection from extreme heat, cold, rain, and other severe weather. By building the first Ultra-Accessible®, fully inclusive tunnel, Morgan’s continues to advance its mission of creating places and experiences where everyone belongs.
Where will the tunnel go?
The nearly mile-long tunnel will connect Morgan’s Hotel and Morgan’s Wonderland, with stops at Morgan’s Wonder Care and Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center.
How will this tunnel be different from other tunnels?
Morgan’s Inclusion Tunnel will be the first ever Ultra-Accessible®, fully inclusive tunnel anywhere, and it will be the first public tunnel of its kind built by The Boring Company in Texas. It also will be the first tunnel built by the Boring Company for a non-profit. When completed it will be fully owned and operated by Morgan’s, and it will establish a new standard for tunnel transportation that serves people of all abilities.
How does the tunnel fit Morgan’s mission?
Morgan’s works to create environments where people of all abilities can participate together. The tunnel extends that commitment to mobility, making it easier and more comfortable for everyone to experience Morgan’s Inclusion Campus.
Could what is learned from this project be used elsewhere?
Yes. Morgan’s Inclusion Institute hopes the innovations developed through this project can help influence how future tunnels and transportation systems are designed for people of all abilities.
Who Can Ride and What to Expect
Who will be able to use the tunnel?
The tunnel is being designed for people of all abilities, and it will be open to the public for anyone who would like to experience it. Morgan’s believes inclusion is about creating experiences everyone can use and enjoy together.
Is the tunnel only for Morgan’s Hotel guests?
No. The tunnel is designed to improve connectivity across Morgan’s Inclusion Campus, linking Morgan’s Hotel, Morgan’s Wonderland, Wonder Care and Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center.
Why is the tunnel particularly important for people with disabilities?
Traveling between destinations can be challenging for some people with disabilities, especially during extreme heat, cold, rain or other difficult weather. The tunnel will provide a protected, comfortable and accessible way to move between key locations on the Inclusion Campus.
Will people of all disabilities be able to use the tunnel?
Yes. Ultra-Accessibility® is fundamental to the project. The tunnel and rider experience will be designed to accommodate wheelchair users as well as people with a broad range of physical, cognitive and sensory disabilities.
How will people travel through the tunnel?
We are in the design stage on an autonomous, bidirectional electric shuttle that will transport individuals within the tunnel. This innovative shuttle will accommodate everyone: individuals in wheelchairs; our friends with visual, hearing, and cognitive impairments; and individuals of all abilities who want to travel around our campus.
We will announce more details about the transportation system and rider experience as the project progresses.
Funding and Project Partners
Why is Morgan’s spending money on a tunnel?
Morgan’s will not be funding the tunnel. The cost is being covered entirely by an anonymous donor who believes in Morgan’s mission and is also supporting other capital projects on Morgan’s Inclusion Campus. At the donor’s request the cost of the project is not being disclosed.
Will the city or state contribute to the cost of building the tunnel?
There are no city, state, or other public funds involved in the building of Morgan’s Inclusion Tunnel. It is being funded entirely by an anonymous donor who is also supporting other capital projects on Morgan’s Inclusion Campus. At the donor’s request the cost of the project is not being disclosed.
What role will The Boring Company play?
The Boring Company will construct the tunnel using its continuous mining technology, designed to combine speed, efficiency and safety. The technology allows tunnel excavation to be completed at a fraction of the time of traditional mining.
What role will Morgan’s Inclusion Institute play?
Morgan’s Inclusion Institute is consulting with The Boring Company from the outset of the project to its conclusion to ensure an Ultra-Accessible®, fully inclusive experience.
Construction and Opening
How long will construction take and when will the tunnel open?
The Boring Company’s technology allows the primary tunnel excavation to be completed in a projected 14 weeks, which is a fraction of the time of traditional mining. Additional time will be needed to complete stations, accessibility features and other elements before the tunnel opens. With this additional construction Morgan’s Inclusion Tunnel should be open by late 2027.
Will construction disrupt Morgan’s Inclusion Campus?
Morgan’s and The Boring Company will work to minimize disruption to guests, families and campus operations. Because much of the work occurs underground, the technology will reduce surface disruption associated with traditional construction.
Can the public view the tunnel during construction?
For proprietary reasons the site will be enclosed and not visible to the public during construction.
Safety, Approvals and Environmental Impact
How will project permitting and inspections be managed?
The project will be permitted by the authorities that oversee each portion of the work, and all necessary inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance.
How does The Boring Company ensure it won’t hit utilities?
Morgan’s has contracted with outside engineers to identify the location and depth of all electrical, water, and sewer utilities on the property. That information has been certified by a third-party engineering firm, and The Boring Company will further review the information before work begins on the tunnel.
What is the process of tunneling underneath public property?
• The Boring Company will not use hazardous materials during tunneling, and the excavated material will be loaded into trucks, tested, and taken to predetermined locations.
• During construction, the tunnel support vehicles will be all-electric and zero-emission. The same will be true of the vehicles carrying passengers once the tunnel opens.
• The project is outside the Edwards Aquifer area.