Temple Square 2027 reopening street closures
Temporary closure of streets adjacent to the Salt Lake Temple from March to October 2027 for crowd management during the reopening. Adopted March 24 as Ordinance 14 of 2026 after a hearing with supporters and opponents.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Streets adjacent to the Salt Lake Temple
- Applicant
- Salt Lake City
Every hearing and vote
February 3, 2026 · City Council
Consent agenda
Approved · 7-0
The council approved the consent agenda: setting Feb. 17 hearings on the alley and street disposition text amendment and on the sales price and term sheet for The Grove project at 321 East 200 South (196 affordable units, 2.42 acres, $1 million over 55 years); setting a Mar. 10 hearing on temporary street closures around the Salt Lake Temple for its 2027 reopening (March to October 2027); and appointing Steven Cornell to the Historic Landmark Commission.
February 10, 2026 · City Council work session
Temporary street closures for Temple Square 2027 reopening
Discussed
Tammy Hunsaker presented a proposal to temporarily close streets adjacent to the Salt Lake Temple between March and October 2027 for safety and crowd management during the reopening celebration, saying access to nearby businesses and public safety would be maintained. Representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said the church would cover additional public safety costs and permit fees. Members discussed traffic, emergency preparedness, transit, residential parking and business activation. Council Member Victoria Petro asked for a visitor directory and traveler communications.
- Closure period: March to October 2027
- Timeline: hearing Mar. 10; tentative action Mar. 24
March 10, 2026 · City Council
Temporary street closures for Temple Square 2027 reopening
Continued · 7-0
Nineteen speakers addressed closing streets next to the Salt Lake Temple from March to October 2027. Opponents, including a Capitol Hill community council officer, residents and a small business owner, cited limited access to essential businesses and services, uneven priority compared with other events, and asked that pedestrians and cyclists keep right-of-way. Supporters, including the Downtown Alliance and Salt Lake Chamber, a state senator, church and business representatives, cited safety, walkability, tourism and 2034 Olympic preparation, and several asked for better resident communication. Council Member Lopez Chavez pointed to slc.gov/mystreet for details; Council Member Wharton said the economic and safety benefits outweighed the temporary inconvenience. Action was deferred.
March 24, 2026 · City Council
Temporary street closures for Temple Square 2027 reopening
Approved · 7-0
The council adopted Ordinance 14 of 2026 temporarily closing all or parts of streets adjacent to the Salt Lake Temple between March and October 2027. Council Member Wharton acknowledged disruptions the closures would impose on District 3 residents and stressed public safety; Council Member Puy thanked him for relaying community concerns and negotiating concessions.