Here’s a recap of the various construction projects currently underway in Vail.  
Primary Contact: Leonard Sandoval, Town of Vail Construction Area Coordinator  
970-390-4677 or 970-479-2198; lsandoval@vail.gov  

Holidays and Special Events (No Work Days)
Vail Farmers Market, Sundays from June 15 – Oct. 5 
Independence Day, July 3-6
Vail Kids Adventure Games, Aug. 7-9
Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30-Sept.1

Featured Projects

Dobson Arena Remodel
Crews continue to remove demolished materials from inside and are working on the foundation of the building, where they are reinforcing columns. They are working on the concourse level, where they will construct a new viewing lounge. Crews also are installing steel reinforcement on the ceiling wood beams to strengthen the roof structure, which because of its unique architecture is being preserved through the remodel project. Outside, crews are readying the areas in front of the main and west side entrance, where eventually pavers and landscaping will be added. Holy Cross Energy has activated temporary transformers to get power to the building. There will be full road closures and single-lane closures of West Meadow Drive throughout the project. Please avoid the area if possible and follow all instructions given by the traffic control personnel. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall 2026. Contractor is Hyder Construction. Town of Vail contact is John King, 970-376-0949.

Timber Ridge Village
The Lions Ridge Loop, between Savoy Villas and Moraine Drive, remains closed to protect public safety during continued rockfall mitigation. As shown on the map, the Lions Ridge Loop bus route will temporarily be out and back from Vail Transportation Center to Grand Traverse bus stop. The Simba Run and Sandstone bus stops on the east side will be served only by the Sandstone Route. Following crane delivery, crews on site are preparing for the start of modular unit installation on June 30. The housing project consists of a 302-unit multifamily complex. Completion is scheduled for June 2026. More information on the development and housing units can be found at www.timberridgevail.com. The developer is Triumph Development West, Coleman Wise, 970-401-5304. The site excavating contractor is Schofield Construction, Joe Haugen, 970-210-0020. The site construction contractor is Jack Hughes, Shaw Construction, 970-471-0448. Town of Vail contact is Leonard Sandoval, 970-390-4677. (click map to enlarge)

West Middle Creek Housing Development, 351 N. Frontage Road
Crews are finishing benching and grading the upper sections of the property to install site drainage channels this week and to prepare for the start of soil nail wall construction on July 1. Lane and path closures for public safety are ongoing along the North Frontage Road between Middle Creek and Solar Vail. The single-lane closure will be regularly adjusted with the continuation of water main trenching and installation along the road. Flaggers remain on site to assist with traffic movement during the day (6 a.m. -10 p.m.) and traffic signals will be in place overnight (10p.m. - 6 a.m.). Please follow traffic control signals, flagger instructions and utilize the pedestrian re-route. Shaw Construction contact is John Payne, 303-350-1373. Town of Vail contact is Jason Dietz, 970-479-2145.

Here’s a recap of other construction projects currently underway in Vail.  

Vail Village

816 Forest Road Entry Bridge
Work for the Forest Road duplexes continues, including the footers, new access road and retaining walls. Approval has been granted for use of the lower lot for staging of material and equipment. General Contractor is Mexamer Construction Group, Matt Anderson,970-471-3459. Town of Vail contact is Leonard Sandoval, 970-390-4677.

304 Bridge Street
Trash and debris removal is underway during demo work. Work on the Red Lion elevator consists of adding a new two-story residential elevator for second level units and expanding existing stairs at the entry of the vestibule. Scheduled completion is mid-July. Contractor is Domoplex, Miguel Mendoza, 970-366-8512. Town of Vail contact is Leonard Sandoval, 970-390-4677.

Roundabout Lighting Improvements, I-70 Vail Town Center Interchange
Work continues to complete punch list items and rejuvenation of disturbed areas. The goal of this project is to upgrade the lighting in the Vail Town Center roundabouts to meet current safety standards for both vehicles and pedestrians. The project contractor is Morton Electric of Pueblo. Town of Vail contact is Chad Salli at 970-376-2389. 

Vail Art Studio, Ford Park
Construction continues on the new Vail Art Studio located on the lower bend of Ford Park, near the pedestrian bridge to Manor Vail. Crews are putting in the final touches of the project, which includes a vaulted ceiling, a working studio and an ADA bathroom. The Vail Art Studio is anticipated to be completed by June 30. Contractor is MW Golden Constructors, Site Supervisor Noah Green, 303-915-3393.

Vail Village Snowmelt Repairs
The majority of the work will occur along East Meadow Drive. Initial repairs, which will be completed by RH Mechanical, will not impact bus or pedestrian traffic. Town of Vail contact is Chris Delles, 970-471-2749.

420 S. Frontage Road, Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is doing fire valve work on Xcel property at the intersection of Vail Valley Drive and South Frontage Road. Phase 1 started this month and is expected to be completed by June 28. Phase 2 is expected to begin after Labor Day Holiday. Expect shoulder and temporary sidewalk closure on South Frontage Road. Pedestrians, please follow re-routing signs. Completion date is scheduled for early November. Contractor is Blackeagle Energy Services, Xcel Energy contact is Marc Mayorga, 303-653-2346. 

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Lionshead

Vail Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, 846 Forest Road
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District is upgrading infrastructure and the wastewater treatment process at their wastewater treatment facility in Vail. The project includes stormwater improvements, paving and landscaping with expected completion this summer. ERWSD contact is Mark Mantua, 970-401-0822.

Outlying

North Frontage Road Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Crews hired by the Town of Vail will install concrete bulb outs, upgrade curb ramps, improve lighting and push button activated crosswalk flashing beacons at the North Frontage Road bus stop, in front of Safeway, to improve pedestrian visibility and shorten the crossing distance at this crosswalk. Concrete curb/gutter, ADA curb ramps and sidewalk installation is complete. Work will continue on signage and pavement marking. Town of Vail contact is Chad Salli at 970-376-2389.  

East Vail Interchange
Crews will work into late June, weather permitting, on landscaping and completing irrigation work along all exit and entrance ramps of I-70 at the exit 180 interchange. Contractor is GH Daniels III and Assoc., Alan Caraveo, 970-471-5977. Town of Vail contact is Kim White, 970-343-9259. 

Potato Patch Drive Water Tank Maintenance
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District is performing maintenance activities on the below-grade water tank at 756 Potato Patch Drive. ERWSD expects to begin Phase 2 of the project in mid-to-late August. Trucks and other heavy equipment will be parked on the side of the road at this location and activities may occasionally require traffic to travel in the opposite direction of the normal flow on Potato Patch Drive. Traffic control is in place as needed throughout the project. The ERWSD contact is Dan Duerr, 970-333-6773

I-70 News

• I-70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Project traffic holds are in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. This season, CDOT has launched West Vail Pass text alerts. Text 'vailpass' (one word) to 21000. For more information visit the project page.

• Visit www.GoI70.com to sign up for their monthly e-blasts, which keep you informed on potential impacts and opportunities related to your trips on I-70. These short updates contain timely information on construction projects, new transit options, CDOT operations and strategies for beating the crowds: GoI70.com/newsletter.

 Anticipated Future Projects

• First Bank, 17 Vail Road

Online Community Development Portal

Customers of the Community Development Department have access to a 24/7 online portal to submit applications for contractor registration and construction-related permits. The portal, at http://vail.onlinegovt.com/ also accepts planning applications for review by the Design Review Board and Planning Environmental Commission. In addition, residents can access the citizen portal to submit a code enforcement request or check to see the status of any permit activity in their neighborhood. To view frequently asked questions, visit http://www.vail.gov/online-services.

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