The Daily Universe
The Salt Lake Temple construction is fully underway in Temple Square as the April 2021 General Conference approaches. The Church has received mixed feedback from members about renovation plans. (Addie Blacker)
Construction has taken over Temple Square as eyes turn to Salt Lake City for the 191st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church President Russell M. Nelson announced renovations to the Salt Lake Temple in April 2019, resulting in the temple’s closure from December 2019 through 2024.
In his announcement of the renovation project, President Nelson said one of the main goals was to address safety concerns and replace obsolete systems within the building. He said the project was also intended to further enhance, refresh and beautify the temple.