Los Angeles Metro D Line Extension
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Source: Los Angeles Times
The D Line extension is a $9.7 billion subway project in Los Angeles that extends the subway west along Wilshire Boulevard. The first phase opened with 3.92 miles of new subway and three underground stations at La Brea, Fairfax, and La Cienega. By fall 2027, the extension will stretch nine miles to Westwood, connecting major sites such as UCLA and the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The projec
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Tunnel, Hospital
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Los Angeles Times
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The D Line extension is a $9.7 billion subway project in Los Angeles that extends the subway west along Wilshire Boulevard. The first phase opened with 3.92 miles of new subway and three underground stations at La Brea, Fairfax, and La Cienega. By fall 2027, the extension will stretch nine miles to Westwood, connecting major sites such as UCLA and the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The project faced 65 years of political battles, funding struggles, and construction challenges including tunneling near the La Brea Tar Pits and dealing with archaeological and paleontological finds. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Los Angeles |
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Source | Los Angeles Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Tunnel, Hospital |
Article published date | 2026-05-10 |
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