LA Metro Restores Wilshire Stops After D Line Work
Wilshire Boulevard bus stops closed for D Line subway construction to reopen in coming weeks
Wilshire Bus Stops to Reopen After D Line Work
Bus riders on Wilshire Boulevard will soon regain access to stops that've been closed during D Line subway construction. Metro officials said the stops are expected to reopen in the upcoming weeks, though a specific date wasn't provided. The closures affected multiple bus routes that serve one of Los Angeles' busiest transit corridors.
Construction Impact on Major Transit Corridor
The bus stop closures were necessary to accommodate construction of Metro's D Line extension, which is adding new subway stations along Wilshire Boulevard. The project has required temporary street-level changes to allow underground work to proceed safely. Metro is coordinating with bus operations to determine specific reopening details for each affected stop. The Wilshire corridor serves some of the region's highest bus ridership, making the closures a significant inconvenience for daily commuters who've had to walk to alternate stops during construction.
Scope of Stop Closures
Officials didn't specify exactly how many bus stops will reopen or which specific route numbers are affected by the closures. The agency said it's working with bus operations to finalize details before announcing a reopening schedule. Multiple Metro bus routes operate along Wilshire Boulevard, connecting neighborhoods from Downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica. The number of riders who've been affected by the closures wasn't available, though Metro typically provides advance notice to riders when stops are relocated or closed for construction projects.
Reopening Timeline
Metro said the stops are expected to reopen in the upcoming weeks but didn't provide a specific date or timeline for when riders can expect access to be restored. The agency is checking with bus operations to determine the exact reopening schedule. Officials typically coordinate bus stop reopenings with construction milestones to ensure street-level work is complete and stops are safe for passenger use before restoring service.
Information for Riders
Riders who've been using alternate stops during the closures should watch for announcements about when their regular stops will reopen. Metro said specific details will be released once coordination with bus operations is complete. Moovit provides real-time updates on Metro bus routes and can help riders navigate service changes along the Wilshire corridor.
