SALT LAKE CITY — There is a light at the end of the tunnel for the long renovation of the Salt Lake Temple that has been ongoing for over five years.
In an announcement on the historical date of the temple's groundbreaking in 1853, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Russell M. Nelson announced the Salt Lake Temple will welcome visitors in 2027.
"I am delighted to announce that the temple will reopen for tours during a public open house from April to October 2027," Nelson said in a statement.
Salt Lake Temple reaches significant renovation milestone as final spire reinforcement placed:
The temple renovation project that began in late 2019 is focused on upgrading facilities and systems, as well as adding structural reinforcements. But it's been a long closure that has people constantly wondering what's going on behind the scaffolding.
“As I’ve been giving tours over the last few years, we talk about the project that’s happening at the Temple. People are like why is there scaffolding, what’s going on? So I explain the seismic upgrade,” explained Kevin Earl, President of the Utah Tour Guide Association.
Despite all the construction, many visitors still consider Temple Square a bucket list item.
“Even just visiting Temple Square under construction was one of the highlights for us visiting from San Diego," said Chris Keith. "So, when it opens, we’ll come back. Would love to see what’s going on in there.”
