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First phase of Metro D Line extension opens Friday

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FOX 11
Metro
Published May 6, 2026 11:40 AM PDT
Published May 6, 2026 11:40 AM PDT
First phase of Metro D Line extension opens May 8
First phase of Metro D Line extension opens May 8

First phase of Metro D Line extension opens May 8

A nearly four-mile section of the new Metro D Line extension will open Friday, connecting downtown LA to Beverly Hills.

The Brief

    • A nearly four-mile section of the Metro D Line extension is set to open Friday, May 8.
    • The extension introduces three new underground stations between Koreatown and Beverly Hills, providing rail access to neighborhoods like Hancock Park, the Fairfax District, and Carthay Circle.
    • Metro’s "Ride the D" promotional merchandise has seen unprecedented demand, with shirts selling out ahead of the grand opening.

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