Westwood/UCLA station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | West Los Angeles |
| Products | Metro Rail service (D Line) |
Westwood/UCLA station is a subterranean rapid transit facility currently being constructed on the D Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Positioned beneath Wilshire Boulevard between Veteran Avenue and Westwood Boulevard, its primary entrance will be situated west of Gayley Avenue, with supplementary access points along Wilshire Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard.
This station is a component of Phase 3 in the D Line Extension initiative, with construction contracts awarded in 2019. It is anticipated to commence operations in 2028 concurrently with the Westwood/VA Hospital station. Serving as a crucial interchange for five out of six proposed options of the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, the station will significantly improve transit connectivity and support development within West Los Angeles.
Attractions
The station is in proximity to notable locations such as the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Westwood Village, the Hammer Museum, Tehrangeles, and Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary, all situated within the Westwood area.