A traffic signal in front of the Salt Palace Convention center and an art exhibit that reads "You Are Here."

West Temple Reconstruction (North Temple to 400 South)

Project update (1/7/2022): Thank you for your feedback. The comment period has now ended and the project team will be reviewing the comments. Check back soon for updates!

Project Overview

The West Temple reconstruction project will rehabilitate the aged pavement from North Temple to 200 South and provide additional features to make the road safer for those driving, walking, and biking from North Temple to 400 South. The project concept includes converting one travel lane in each direction to a striped buffered bike lane, extending curbs at some intersections to shorten the crossing distance for people walking, and improving several mid-block cross walks. Construction is scheduled to take place in 2024.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is reconstructing West Temple from North Temple to South Temple in 2022 as part of the Temple Square rehabilitation project. There will be no changes to the roadway striping during the 2022 construction but the striping layout on that block will be updated in 2024 as part of the West Temple reconstruction project.

Project Timeline

Spring – Summer 2022	Initial stakeholder and site meetings
Late 2022 – Early 2023	Community input on roadway design concept
2023	Salt Lake City Engineering develops technical roadway design
2024	Roadway construction

Project Extent

Map of West Temple reconstruction project from 400 South to North Temple — This map details the project limits. Circles indicate locations of the intersection and mid-block crossing improvements.

Design Concept Renders

Render of the proposed roadway improvements at the intersection of West Temple and 300 South looking north.

Render of the proposed roadway improvements at the intersection of West Temple and 300 South looking west.

Cross section of the proposed roadway improvements at the intersection of West Temple and 300 South looking north.

Cross section of the proposed roadway improvements at the intersection of West Temple and 300 South looking west.

Existing Conditions

Two cars and a cyclist waiting to turn left onto West Temple at the 100 South traffic light

The West Temple and 200 South intersection with the new Salt Palace Convention Center hotel in the background.

Public Input

Meetings with area businesses and property owners were held in-person November 16 and online November 17, 2022. You can view the presentation slides or a recording of the online meeting below. Soon, the public will be invited to review the draft concept design and submit comments, questions, and feedback on this page. Check back for updates.

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