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 are removing a layer of old plywood from the roof, readying for a new layer of wood; because of the roof’s unique architecture it will be preserved through the remodel project. Inside, crews continue to remove demolished materials and work to fortify both the interior of the roof and the foundation of the building. 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
Installation of modular units for Building A begins on June 30. Approximately 10 units will be set each day, depending on operating conditions. There may be intermittent wait times on the North Frontage Road as modular units are delivered to the site. Crews plan to wrap up work by midday on Thursday prior to the July 4 holiday. 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

West Middle Creek Housing Development, 351 N. Frontage Road
Crews will be completing the first concrete pours to establish site drainage channels on the northern edge of the property. Progress continues on installation of the water main along the North Frontage Road. The water main installation is now about halfway done. Active operations will stop by midday on Thursday prior to the July 4 holiday. Lane and path closures for public safety are ongoing along the North Frontage Road between Middle Creek and Solar Vail. Flaggers remain on site through the holiday weekend to assist with traffic movement during the day (6 a.m. -10 p.m.) and traffic signals will be in place overnight (10 p.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 July 8. 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.

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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. 

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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