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Temporary Street Closure for Temple Square 2027 Reopening 

Temporary Street Closure for Temple Square 2027 Reopening

The Council is considering a request to temporarily close streets near the Salt Lake Temple from March to October 2027 for the Temple’s reopening. These closures aim to help keep the area safe and manage the large crowds expected. 

What’s Next  

Council Briefing 

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m., the Council will review and discuss the request. They may discuss which streets would be closed, how long the closures would last, and how this might affect residents, traffic, and nearby businesses. This is an opportunity to hear details before the public hearing.   

Public Hearing 

On Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m., the Council will hold a public hearing to gather feedback. This is an opportunity to share comments, concerns, and suggestions directly with the Council. Visit the meeting page to see all the ways you can participate.  

You may also share your thoughts at any time by emailing [email protected], calling 801-535-7654, or submitting your comments online. 

The Proposal 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host an open house to celebrate the reopening of the renovated Salt Lake Temple. The event will run from April to October 2027 and is expected to attract millions of visitors. 

To support the event, the Church is asking for temporary street closures near the Temple. The Church would pay about $2.3 million in fees for permits, parking meters, and street use. 

City staff have identified that the closures would: 

  • Help manage large crowds. 
  • Reduce traffic congestion. 
  • Allow for safety features like barricades, emergency access, and signs. 
View the Full Proposal 

Impacted Streets  

The following streets would be affected from March to October 2027. Closures would begin in March to allow for infrastructure setup and safety preparations. 

Streets Fully Closed 

  • North Temple from Main Street to West Temple, 
  • West Temple from North Temple to South Temple 

Partial Lane Closures 

  • South Temple from Main Street to West Temple, one westbound lane 
  • North Temple from 200 West to West Temple, all eastbound lanes 
  • West Temple from 200 North to North Temple, one northbound lane 

View the map below for the proposed street closures

Long Description: The image is an aerial view of an urban area centering around the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple Square are which will be marked as temporarily closed. The temple is located near the middle-right of the image, surrounded by roads and buildings. The roads around the temple include North Temple, South Temple, West Temple, and 200 West. The streets are marked with two different colored lines to indicate closures: red for exclusive use closure with fencing, and yellow for traffic closure with traffic control barricades. North Temple and South Temple are highlighted in red, indicating exclusive use closures, while West Temple and 200 North have yellow markings for traffic closure. The area is densely built-up, with a mix of greenery and urban landscape. Alt-text: Aerial view of Salt Lake Utah Temple area showing street closures. Transcribed Text: Salt Lake Utah Temple North Temple South Temple West Temple 200 West 200 North "Salt Lake Utah Temple Temporarily closed" "Exclusive Use Closure (Fenced)" "Traffic Closure (Traffic Control Barricades)"

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