Overview
- The county confirmed the Salt Palace will fully close in fall 2027 for about three years so crews can carry out a comprehensive redesign and reconstruction.
- Officials say construction work is expected to begin in spring 2027 and to be completed by January 2031 according to the mayor’s office.
- Salt Lake County plans to sell the western 6.5‑acre block to Smith Entertainment Group for $55.4 million, with the county aiming to close that deal early next year.
- Jacobsen Construction and AECOM Hunt were hired in April to lead the overhaul and county leaders say final design work should be finished in the coming weeks, though many logistical details remain unresolved.
- The Salt Palace currently hosts roughly 200 conventions and drives about $100 million in annual tax revenue, so Visit Salt Lake and downtown groups are forming mitigation plans and exploring alternate venues such as the Mountain America Exposition Center while businesses brace for lost visitation before the project’s projected $105 million in added annual revenue can materialize.