Metro D Line Closes 70 Days for Westside Extension Connection

Metro will temporarily close the entire D Line (Purple Line) subway service from May 17 to July 25 to connect the existing line with a new four-mile extension under Wilshire Boulevard, adding three new stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega. During the 70-day closure, service will be suspended between Union Station and Wilshire/Western, but the B Line will continue to operate between Union Station and Wilshire/Vermont with increased train frequency to accommodate riders. Shuttle bus service on Metro Line 855 will run between Wilshire/Vermont and Wilshire/Western stations, and buses on lines 720 and 20 will also remain available along Wilshire Boulevard. The closure will allow Metro to connect rail, communication, and power systems between the current D Line and the new extension, which aims to improve travel times from Downtown Los Angeles to the Westside, eventually reaching Westwood and the VA campus. This expansion is part of a larger $2.4 billion project intended to be completed before the 2028 Olympics, though it has faced delays and funding challenges. Metro advises riders to plan their trips accordingly using navigation and transit apps during the disruption.