Los Angeles has no shortage of events, construction projects, and infrastructure overhauls that can throw a wrench into getting around the city.
Now, one of the region’s key public transportation corridors is facing a lengthy service disruption of its own, with three D Line stations set to close for 10 days just months after welcoming their first passengers.
What to know about the D Line station closures?
According to L.A. Metro, Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega stations will close at 2 a.m. on Friday, October 23, and are scheduled to reopen at 4 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026. The closures will affect riders traveling through Mid-Wilshire, the Miracle Mile, and Beverly Hills.
The work is necessary to install permanent electrical equipment at Wilshire/La Brea Station. Metro initially installed temporary equipment to open all three stations in May 2026, allowing the new section of the D Line to begin serving the area while crews awaited the components needed for a permanent installation.
Because the electrical work requires shutting off power to the entire Wilshire/La Brea station, all three stops will temporarily close. Crews will also use the window to connect systems and complete additional work for the next phase of the D Line extension toward Beverly Hills and Century City.
Here’s how service will change during the closure:
- 🚇D Line trains: Trains will run between Union Station and Wilshire/Western, with no rail service to the three closed stations.
- 🚌Line 855 shuttle buses: Replacement buses will connect Wilshire/Western with Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega, running every 10 minutes.
- ⏱️Metro bus alternatives: Lines 20 and 720 will continue operating along Wilshire Boulevard on their regular routes.
Allow extra travel time, particularly if your commute involves transferring between trains and shuttle buses. Riders can plan alternative journeys and check service alerts through the official Metro app or Metro’s service alerts page.
