Temple Square reopens after nearly seven-year closure
September 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via FOX 13 Salt Lake City · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Temple Square reopened to public access September 25 after barricades that stood for nearly seven years were removed, FOX 13 reports. The iconic Salt Lake City site had been closed to through-traffic during the Salt Lake Temple's extensive renovation.
Visitors can now freely walk the grounds, though the temple itself remains closed ahead of its 2027 open house and rededication. The reopening marks a major milestone in the multi-year renovation project that has reshaped downtown Salt Lake City.
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