In preparation for a three-station extension of the D Line from Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La Cienega, planned to open at the end of this year, Metro is temporarily suspending D Line service from May 17 to July 25 to connect the train control and power systems of the new extension to the existing lines.

The B Line will continue to operate, serving all stops with trains every 8 minutes during the weekday instead of every 12 minutes. As a result, the only stations without train service will be Wilshire/Normandie and Wilshire/Western.

To travel between Wilshire/Vermont and Wilshire/Western, Metro will operate a shuttle bus (Line 855) covering the affected stops. Riders can also take Metro bus 20 and Metro Rapid 720 between Downtown LA and Wilshire/Western. For those transferring to bus 20 or 720, simply board or exit at Wilshire/Vermont.

The D Line extension is expected to transform transit travel in the region following the opening of the Regional Connector in 2023. Wilshire is one of the main transit corridors in Los Angeles. With the D Line operating completely separated from traffic, it will significantly reduce travel time compared to buses in mixed traffic. This three-station extension to Wilshire/La Cienega is the first phase of three extensions. The second phase will extend the line to Century City, and the final phase will extend to Westwood/VA Hospital near I-405. They are planned to open in 2026 and 2027, respectively, before the 2028 Olympics.