D Line Subway Extension Project – Section 3
Connecting Downtown LA, UCLA, and the VA Medical Center with fast, reliable subway service to the Westside.


Section 3 extends the D Line 2.6 miles west with new underground stations at Westwood/UCLA and Westwood/VA Hospital. Once complete, the full extension will improve access to major job centers, hospitals, schools, and residential communities, offering a fast, sustainable alternative to driving.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Section 3 is the final phase of Metro’s D Line extension, adding two underground stations at Westwood/UCLA and Westwood/VA Hospital.
Section 3 is funded by Measure M, Measure R, SB 1, and over $1.3 billion in federal New Starts grants.
It improves access to UCLA, the VA, jobs, education, and healthcare while reducing traffic and emissions.
Yes. Metro provides advance notice of temporary street or sidewalk closures and works to minimize disruptions.
Crews are tunneling underground and excavating stations using specialized equipment to limit surface impacts.
Contact Information
- Email: metrodline@metro.net
- Phone: 213.922.6934