We are nearing completion of Phase 1 of the D Line Extension Project, the long-anticipated, game-changing subway extension beneath Wilshire Boulevard that will connect Downtown Los Angeles with some of the most significant areas of the Westside. This project officially broke ground in 2014 but has been much longer in the making, and will change the way we move around Los Angeles for decades to come. Phase 1 of the D Line Extension, which includes three new stations –– Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega –– is projected to open by the end of 2025. Sections 2 to Century City and 3 to Westwood/VA Hospital are anticipated to open, respectively, during the second halves of 2026 and 2027.
As of writing, Section 1 of the new subway is getting ready for primetime. The tunneling is complete, the tracks have been laid, the lighting is in, and the artworks are being installed. We’ve also installed the third rail, which will power the new subway cars.
Now, we will begin connecting communication and power systems between the existing D Line and the new, soon-to-be opened Section 1. After all, these aren’t ordinary tunnels. The subway is monitored by complex computer systems that regulate everything from air quality to ventilation to the emergency sprinklers. In order to link these systems, we will temporarily close the D Line starting at the beginning of service on May 17 continuing through end of service on July 25.
Find alternate routes below:
Travel between Union Station and Wilshire/Vermont: The B Line shares all D Line station stops between Union Station and Wilshire/Vermont. Throughout the closure described above, B Line trains will run every 8 minutes between North Hollywood and Union Station rather than the usual 12 minutes from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. (the 8-minute headways will begin at approximately 7:00 a.m. on weekends). B Line trains will run every 20 minutes starting at 9:00 p.m. through end-of-service each day during this period.
Travel between Wilshire/Vermont and Wilshire/Western: A Metro shuttle bus (Line 855) will connect riders between Wilshire/Vermont, Wilshire/Normandie and Wilshire/Western stations. The shuttle bus will align with the B Line schedule and operate from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. Lines 720 and 20, which run along Wilshire Boulevard, will continue their usual routes and may be used to travel between the D Line stations along Wilshire Boulevard and to and from downtown LA (use 5th Street heading westbound, and 6th Street heading eastbound).
We appreciate your patience as our teams perform this critical work needed to move this project past the finish line. Call 323.GOMETRO for more information.
As always, thanks for riding Metro.
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You state the shuttles will align with the “D” Line schedule. What you don’t indicate is the capacity of the line aligning with the “D” Line service.
Any major city shutting down a rail line for over two months would advise riders a lot sooner than 10 days before the closure! But as usual, the transit leaders at Metro don’t ride transit and couldn’t care less for those who rely on the system.
While closed, will the Normandie and Western stations be getting cosmetic and technology updates to align with the soon to open newer D line stations?
Another one of Metro ‘s lies. They said the same thing when the Little Tokyo/Arts District station was closed for over three years
Metro deserves no financial support from the government or it’s customers.
I consider Metro to have outlived it’s usefulness.
Especially considering they are playing catch up, even Spain completes projects more faster considering that more than 2/3 of the population depend or take public transport, and they have so many more lines even yet its a DENSE city. Its really embarrassing how project planning is so messy. LA has way more capability but they take their sweet time… for any thing
Do you have the new schedule for lines 855 b and d lines
Little Tokyo was closed because it was rebuilt from a poorly located above ground station, into a major underground transfer station with 2 light rail lines. That does not happen overnight.
As for Wilshire, why is a shuttle needed for 2 stops? Wilshire is a major bus line street. Just come upstairs and grab the next bus heading down Wilshire?
Like before the Purple/D line existed?
Very much agree that the 855 shuttle is totally unnecessary, and will only add confusion. The 20+720 are more than enough. If there are such spare resources, then bring back our beloved Line 201!
Geez I wonder if you guys work for Metro?!?
This just leads me to believe as I can’t find any information on your website that the shuttle 855 doesn’t even exist
Not everyone on here works for Metro and I’m more than happy to express my hatred towards them and their incompetence. That being said a 2 stop shuttle is unnecessary and can see it adding confusion for those that wouldn’t know better.
Also, if they actually gave an official date compared to the Little Tokyo station relocation, that means there is likely a monetary incentive for meeting the deadline or penalty if the closure extends beyond that date.
No I don’t
I think that explaining the exact why of the full shut down is needed would help a lot. I suspect it is because there is a need to shut down the line after it separates from the B, but there is on way to handle trains turning back from the Wilshire/Vermont station.
My Name is Yolanda Esparza Silva, I want to apply for free rides on the metro bus lifeline, but I don’t know how to do it I ha ACCESS, I live in South Gate ca 90280
To Metro customers stop jumping every time Metro whistles. Metro can not be trusted to keep their word. The Red Line is even more dangerous to ride due to the Purple Line shutdown. The Red Line can not or should not be forced to handle the extra customers. We refuse to allow extra time. Restore full service on the Purple Line NOW.
Seventy one days from now the Purple Line will still be shutdown. STOP BELIEVING METRO’S LIES
LOL, the Red Line is running extra capacity but okay sure.
Are you all ever going to extend the Puprple line ot to Santa Monica and how about into East LA
This is not a Metro employee, but no, they are not planning YET to extend the Subway eastward.
Are you ever going to extend the Purple Line out into Santa Monica nd how about into East LA
I tried to ride the bus line 855 last Saturday in Wilshire/Western . No signs, the only bus never stopped. Nobody giving information. I spent more time and money to my destination.
A total waste of money and time. 😡
Will another closure be required before the following section to Century City opens in 2026?
Hi —
Need to ask but think this is different situation in that we’re tying together original D Line to new D Line.
Steve Hymon
Editor, The Source
Why does this post say Section 2 is opening second half of 2026, when all other Metro timelines indicate spring 2026? Which is correct? Thanks…