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Temple Square in Salt Lake City has reopened to the public for the first time in nearly seven years. The reopening coincides with the upcoming general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Key takeaways
Temple Square has reopened to the public after being closed for nearly seven years.
The site will be open during the general conference scheduled for October 3 and 4.
The area features nearly a dozen new statues, with a 12th statue to be installed later.
Construction barriers have been removed from Salt Lake City’s Temple Square, according to a September 28 report. The area is now open to the public again for the first time in nearly seven years.
The reopening means Temple Square will be accessible during the upcoming general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is set for October 3 and October 4. Nearly a dozen new statues have been added to the Square, while a 12th statue is scheduled to be installed at a later date.