Metro to Reopen Three D Line Stations Saturday
The Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega stations return to service after electrical repairs.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Los Angeles Metro will reopen three D Line subway stations at the start of service this Saturday, November 1, 2026. These stations closed on October 23 for necessary electrical infrastructure maintenance.
Why it matters
The maintenance is intended to improve the overall reliability of the D Line extension, which first opened to the public in May 2026. The agency performed the repairs to address specific needs identified before the stations initially launched.
Metro is currently operating shuttle buses every 10 minutes between the Wilshire/Western station and the three affected stops. Metro bus lines 20 and 720 continue to serve passengers along Wilshire Boulevard during the closure period.
The players
Metro
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is the agency responsible for planning, coordinating, and operating public transportation systems in the region.
The details
Crews focused on electrical infrastructure maintenance specifically at the Wilshire/La Brea station after using temporary measures during the initial May opening. The agency is moving to finalize these permanent repairs to ensure long-term subway operations.
Timeline
May 8, 2026: The three D Line stations originally opened.
October 23, 2026: The stations closed at 2 a.m. Friday.
October 31, 2026: The stations were originally scheduled to reopen at 4 a.m. Monday.
November 1, 2026: The stations will reopen at the start of service Saturday.
Market Landscape
These repairs occur as part of the broader D Line extension project, reflecting the intensive effort to scale subway capacity across Los Angeles. This work positions the agency to transition from initial launch phases to long-term operational stability for its newest infrastructure.
Commuters who rely on the D Line stations will regain full access to their usual transit routes starting Saturday morning. Passengers needing assistance or updated schedules can contact Metro at 323-466-3876.
The takeaway
Reliable public transit often requires targeted infrastructure updates shortly after large-scale system expansions are completed. Riders should verify current schedules before travel to account for any final service adjustments.
Further reading
For more information on current and future transit changes, check the Los Angeles Openings & Closings section.
More information
For official updates, visit the Metro official website for transit information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
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