fresh YORK (AFP) ??” The Statue of Liberty.

fresh YORK (AFP) ??” The Statue of Liberty, clos to the public since the September 11 attacks in 2001 was to reopen following renovations and security improvements, authorities said, yet visitors will no longer be at liberty to tour Lady Liberty's torch and diadem

Visitors, who in late years have been able to tour solitary the island on which the statue stands, again will be permitted to pierce the statue's platform, as well as to take in the view from a terrace atop the base.

yet access to the Statue of Liberty's wreath and torch viewing areas will remain clos to the public.

The National Park Service noted in a statement, however, that glass ceiling panels in the upmost level of the base will give visitors a small glimpse up into the statue's interior.

Liberty Island was clos September 11 2001