A K-rail work zone is in place along the north side of Wilshire Boulevard near Fairfax Avenue for street restoration work. (photo by Edwin Folven)

Much progress was made in 2024 on Metro’s D Line subway extension project, which extends from Wilshire/Western to the Westwood/VA Hospital station. Crews have been working along the route, which is anticipated to open in three sections over the three years.

Work is ongoing at many locations along the route and will continue in the new year. Metro is holding a webinar on Jan. 8 with updates on all three segments of the project, covering construction timelines and major milestones. To join the webinar, visit zoom.us/j/96626476708, and use the webinar ID: 966 2647 6708. To participate by phone, call (213)338-8477.

Crews are conducting street restoration work on the eastern end of the project. K-rail work zones are in place along Wilshire/Western, Wilshire/La Brea and Wilshire Fairfax.

Through March, a K-rail work zone will be in place in the middle of Wilshire Boulevard between Courtyard Place and Masselin Avenue. The work zone supports construction in the tunnel below Wilshire Boulevard. West of Fairfax Avenue, a K-rail enclosure is located at the Wilshire/La Jolla intersection through March to support the completion of a tunnel cross passage. Wilshire Boulevard is reduced to two lanes in each direction in the area.

At the Wilshire/La Cienega station, material deliveries continue in the new year. A K-rail work zone remain in place along the north side of Wilshire Boulevard, which is reduced to two lanes in each direction between San Vicente and La Cienega boulevards. Motorists are advised about a right lane closure on northbound La Cienega Boulevard just north of Wilshire Boulevard.

At the Wilshire/Rodeo station, crews are working within the construction staging areas underground and from 10 p.m.-7 a.m. on certain sections of Wilshire Boulevard east of the station. Deck removal and street restoration work is expected to start in January, requiring up to 18 full weekend street closures of Wilshire Boulevard between Crescent and El Camino drives from 8 p.m. on Friday through 7 a.m. the following Monday. Beverly Drive will also be closed at Wilshire Boulevard when work takes place. Detour routes will be implemented for eastbound and westbound traffic on Wilshire Boulevard.

Station construction is ongoing in Century City. Placement of structural concrete for the station is substantially complete, and construction of the interior and roof structures is ongoing 24 hours, Monday through Saturday, underground beneath Constellation Boulevard. Partial lane closures are in place on Constellation Boulevard to support daytime station construction and material delivery. Crews are also working on storm drain construction and side structures adjacent to the station. Eastbound and westbound vehicle access on Constellation Boulevard is maintained between Century Park West and Century Park East.

No work will occur on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. For questions and concerns about the D Line Extension project, call the 24-hour project hotline at (213)922-6934, email the project team at purplelineext@metro.net, or visit metro.net.