The first phase of the Metro D (Purple) Line subway extension between Koreatown and Beverly Hills will open May 8, Metro announced Thursday.
The D Line subway from downtown’s Union Station currently ends at the Wilshire/Western Station in Koreatown. The first phase of the extension will add stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega.
“Traveling through Mid-Wilshire to experience the culture, cuisine and commerce across diverse neighborhoods will be easier, faster and more accessible,” Fernando Dutra, Metro Board chair and Whittier City Council member, said in a statement. “The opening of Section 1 of the D Line extension also brings us three stops closer to connecting Metro to the westside, including the 2028 Olympic Village at UCLA where the world’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes will reside. That connectivity from downtown L.A. to the westside will serve as a lasting legacy for all Angelenos.”
Metro officials said the extension will allow riders to travel from Union Station to the edge of Beverly Hills in about 20 minutes. The line will eventually be extended to the Veterans Administration campus in the Westwood/West Los Angeles area.
The second phase of the subway extension, tentatively set to open in spring 2027, will add stations in Beverly Hills and Century City. The third phase, tentatively planned for a fall 2027 opening, will add stations at UCLA and the VA hospital.
The overall extension effort is expected to cost nearly $10 billion.
“Angelenos and visitors alike will love the extended service from downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills, delivering greater access to the iconic and culturally diverse communities, institutions and destinations that define the deep history along Wilshire Boulevard,” Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins said in a statement. “The stations are filled with beautiful artwork making the journey to one’s destination an experience in itself. I can’t wait for everyone to enjoy and discover the vibrance of mid-Wilshire without the traffic.”