Subway Tunneling Reaches West LA VA Station Today

Los Angeles, CA · June 24, 2026

The hum of the heavy machinery on Wilshire might finally start to quiet down after today’s big milestone. Expect the usual marine layer to linger until lunch, but it should be a clear afternoon for the commute.

📰 The Lead

The final segment of tunneling for the D Line Extension reached a major milestone overnight as the massive boring machines broke through at the future West LA VA Station. This marks the end of the heavy underground excavation for the project that will eventually connect downtown to the Westside in under 30 minutes. While the stations themselves are still under construction, finishing the tunnels removes the biggest variable in the project timeline.

Residents can expect a gradual reduction in surface-level staging areas and lane closures along Wilshire Boulevard over the coming months as equipment is hauled away. The next phase involves laying the actual tracks and installing the complex signaling systems required for high-frequency service. This brings the city one step closer to having a functional subway spine fully operational before the world arrives for the 2028 games.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Echo Park Speed Humps Installed — New traffic calming measures on Bellevue Avenue are now active to curb cut-through speeding near the lake.

  • Pico-Union Library Reopens — Following a six-month HVAC and interior refresh, the neighborhood branch resumes full service and cooling center hours today.

  • Summer Night Lights Kickoff — The city’s seasonal program at 44 parks begins tonight, offering free food and extended evening recreation for families.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 81°F · Low 62°F — Overcast Keep the sunglasses handy; that gray sky usually gives way to bright sun by noon.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Altadena: Wednesday Farmers Market — Loma Alta Park, 4:00–8:00 PM Short drive for the best local stone fruit and artisanal sourdough in the foothills.

  • Santa Monica: Twilight Concert Series — Santa Monica Pier, 7:00 PM Catch the ocean breeze and live indie rock at this iconic free series.

  • Dodgers vs. Rockies — Dodger Stadium, 7:10 PM Mid-week divisional matchup with a promotional hat giveaway for the first 20,000 fans.

  • Hammer Museum: Artist Talk — Hammer Museum (Westwood), 7:30 PM A deep dive into contemporary sculpture with visiting international artists; admission is free.

  • Jazz at the Bowl — Hollywood Bowl, 8:00 PM Classic mid-week vibes under the stars with a tribute to West Coast cool.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Tam O'Shanter
    • This Atwater Village staple has been serving prime rib since 1922. It was a favorite haunt of Walt Disney, who sat at Table 31 so often his doodles are still etched into the wood. It remains the city's oldest restaurant operated by the same family.

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