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The news conference to announce plans to renovate the Salt Lake Temple is underway on Temple Square. 
The Salt Lake Temple will be closed effective December 29, 2019. It will remain closed for a period of approximately four years in order to complete its renovation.
—@NelsonRussellM
—@NelsonRussellM
Every reasonable effort will be made to honor and maintain the temple’s historic beauty. We will strive to preserve its reverent setting and character as originally directed by President Brigham Young.
—@NelsonRussellM
—@NelsonRussellM
We promise that you will love the results. They will emphasize and highlight the life, ministry, and mission of Jesus Christ in His desire to bless every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.
—@NelsonRussellM
—@NelsonRussellM
Today is #GoodFriday. It reminds us that Easter Sunday is nigh. And Easter stands as a recurring testimony that Jesus is the Christ, our redeeming Lord and Savior. We express our love for Him, along with our witness that God lives.
—@NelsonRussellM
—@NelsonRussellM
The plaza and landscapes from State Street on the east to the Main Street Plaza will be repaired and refreshed with greater emphasis on the visitor experience and on the Savior. —#BishopDavies
A virtual walk-through of the newly proposed north entrance to the Salt Lake Temple grounds.
A virtual walk-through of the newly proposed south entrance to the Salt Lake Temple grounds.
The renovation will include a significant seismic upgrade to help the temple withstand a large magnitude earthquake. —Brent Roberts, Church Special Projects Department
Let me assure you we understand construction puts any project at greater risk for incidents, including fire. —Brent Roberts, Church Special Projects Department
See renderings and learn more of the coming renovations to the Salt Lake Temple: mormonnewsroom.org/article/plans-…
The Salt Lake Temple is expected to reopen in 2024 with a public open house.
