Overview
- Section 1 adds underground stops at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega, extending the D Line west from Koreatown toward Beverly Hills.
- Metro estimates a one-seat ride from Union Station to the edge of Beverly Hills will take about 20–21 minutes once the new segment opens.
- Metro targets spring 2027 for Phase 2 to Beverly Hills and Century City and fall 2027 for Phase 3 to Westwood/UCLA and the VA hospital, aiming to bolster access ahead of the 2028 Games.
- The overall Wilshire extension spans roughly nine miles and seven stations at a near $10 billion total cost after a decade of tunneling and complex construction under Wilshire Boulevard.
- Metro’s “Ride the D” merchandise tied to the opening went viral, selling out quickly before a limited restock Friday, with officials saying more items are on the way.