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Regional Connector Transit Project

Metro is building a rail line that will provide riders a seamless journey from Azusa to Long Beach and from East Los Angeles to Santa Monica, through the downtown LA core. The project includes three new underground stations and extends from the L Line (Gold) in Little Tokyo and Arts District communities to the A (Blue) and E (Expo) Lines at 7th Street/Metro Center Station.

Overview

Location: Central Los Angeles

Phase: Construction

Type: Better Transit

Forecasted Opening: 2023

This project makes it easier to ride across LA County as passengers will be able to travel between Azusa and Long Beach, and between East Los Angeles and Santa Monica, without transferring lines. It will improve connections, bringing together the Metro L (Gold), A (Blue), E (Expo), B (Red) and D (Purple) Lines at the 7th Street/Metro Center Station, and increase opportunities for jobs, education and essential services.

Little Tokyo/Arts District Station – located at 1st St/Central Av

Historic Broadway Station –located at 2nd St/Broadway

GrandAv Arts/Bunker Hill Station – located at 2nd Pl/Hope St

Status

Project construction began in 2014 and it is slated to open for service in 2023. Tunneling work and construction on the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, Historic Broadway Station, and Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill Station is 90% complete.

Get an inside look at some of the station artworks.

Notifications:

View the Spring St Utility Relocation and Pedestrian Access Route Map | Full Notice

L Line (Gold) Service Interruption and Alameda Tunnel Box Construction
The free L Line (Gold) bus shuttle route relocates from Temple St to First St beginning June 26, 2022. This is necessary as efforts to connect the Regional Connector tracks with the L Line (Gold) along First Street commence toward completion. | Learn More