Wilshire Lane Closures Start Today for D Line Progress

Los Angeles, CA · May 13, 2026

Wednesday morning clouds are hanging low, but the coffee is hot and the Metro crews are already out on Wilshire. If you’re heading toward the Westside, you’ll want to give yourself an extra fifteen minutes to navigate the new maze of orange cones.

📰 The Lead

Crews are shifting gears on the D Line Extension this morning as they begin a new phase of utility work near the future Westwood/UCLA station. This means Wilshire Boulevard will see significant lane reductions between Veteran and Westwood through the end of the week. While the traffic shift is a headache for the morning commute, the milestone marks the final stretch of heavy surface excavation for this segment.

Metro officials indicate that tunneling is now nearly complete for the entire extension, bringing the 2027 opening date into sharper focus. For residents, it’s a trade-off: a few days of gridlock for a future where the Westside is finally connected to Downtown by rail. Expect heavy machinery and flaggers on-site starting at 9:00 AM today as they move barriers into place.

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☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 74°F · Low 58°F — Overcast
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