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Weekly Construction Update, Nov. 3
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)
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 – 30
Featured Projects
Dobson Arena Remodel
Crews continue excavating trenches and installing footers to secure the base. Electrical and plumbing work continues in and outside of the arena. The most dramatic changes are at the west entrance of the arena where steel framing is underway. On the north side, the new concession area is taking shape and crews perform roofing testing. Crews also are preparing for the east slab-on-grade pour and the start of the south structure. The Intown bus stop at Dobson Arena - as well as stops at the hospital, Vail Road and Solaris - will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 4 as crews bring in equipment for dewatering operations. There also 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.
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Timber Ridge Village
Setting of modular units for Building G beings this week. Across the rest of the property, building and site work continue on schedule. Stucco siding resumes on the exterior of Building A as garage door and elevator installation begins. Asphalt is complete on the eastern end of the site and sidewalks will be going into place around Buildings A and F, where lights are on. Along Lions Ridge Loop, a full road closure is in place between Savoy Villas and Moraine Drive as installation of permanent rockfall mitigation fence gets underway. During the public safety closure, the Lions Ridge Loop bus route will operate as an out-and-back route from the Vail Transportation Center (VTC) to the Grand Traverse bus stop. The Simba Run and Sandstone bus stops on the east side will be served only by the Sandstone Route. The Timber Ridge Village housing project consists of a 302-unit multifamily complex. Building A is planned for completion in December 2025 with the entire project planned for completion in Fall 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.
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Southface Vail (formerly West Middle Creek) Housing Development, 351 N. Frontage Road
Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining walls and soil nail walls continue to take form. Significant material excavation and export is ongoing with haul trucks regularly entering and exiting the property. The offsite stormwater drain upgrades near E. Lionshead Circle and the Tree Top Condos concludes toward the end of the week with final asphalt and concrete installation. Shaw Construction contact is John Payne, 303-350-1373. Town of Vail contact is Jason Dietz, 970-479-2145.
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Gore Creek Promenade Renewal
The next seven days should see the installation of flagstone walks, several artistic components and the completion of most of the boulder walls. In addition, work will begin on general site grading, electrical work, concrete for stairs and the fire feature plaza. Generally, the project includes adding durable surfaces, improving natural turf areas and adding new landscaping. The park will be closed through Nov. 20, weather permitting. The sidewalk and all businesses will remain open. Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The goal of the project is to address significant wear and tear in the popular park while improving park deficiencies such as lack of seating, improving access to Gore Creek and ensuring the park is accessible for those with a disability or mobility impairment. Town of Vail contact is Gregg Barrie, 970-479-2337.
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Here’s a recap of other construction projects currently underway in Vail.
Vail Village
The 62, 278 Hanson Ranch Road (formerly Los Amigos)
Work includes complete renovation of the existing restaurant and prep kitchen and landscaping. Work is focused on interior work and new construction. Work will be ongoing through the fall and winter months. Current construction access is from the Vail Resorts property until the mountain opens for ski season. Deliveries of materials will occur on Hanson Ranch Road/top of Bridge Street, morning hours only during the winter months as needed with Right of Way Permit approval only. All work is currently contained within the construction fence. The contractor is RA Nelson, Jonny Cohen, 970-471-9258.
816 Forest Road Entry Bridge
Work on the Forest Road duplexes continues, including the footers and building foundations, new access road and retaining walls. Approval has been granted for the use of the lower lot for staging materials and equipment. General Contractor is Mexamer Construction Group, Matt Anderson, 970-471-3459. Town of Vail contact is Leonard Sandoval, 970-390-4677.
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. The scheduled completion is early November. Contractor is Domoplex, Miguel Mendoza, 970-366-8512. Town of Vail contact is Leonard Sandoval, 970-390-4677.
420 S. Frontage Road, Xcel Energy
Phase 2 work is currently on hold and will not be completed this fall. Completion of the project is now scheduled for the spring of 2026. Xcel Energy is doing fire valve work on Xcel property at the intersection of Vail Valley Drive and South Frontage Road. 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.
Outlying
Ford Park Bollard Installation Project
The Town of Vail has hired Hallmark Inc. to install two retractable bollards and two fixed bollards at the top of East Betty Ford Way to control vehicular access and protect the pedestrian area. This project will also act as a pilot/test project for retractable bollards within Vail. The project is anticipated to be complete by Nov. 14. During construction access down East Betty Ford Way will be closed, and all vehicles and pedestrians will be directed towards West Betty Ford Way. The contractor is Hallmark, Inc of Denver. Town of Vail contact is Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Tom Kassmel, 970-479-2235.
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. 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 will be in place as needed throughout the project. Work is expected to be complete in mid-November. The ERWSD contact is Dan Duerr, 970-333-6773.
I-70 News
I-70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Project
Westbound I-70 - Various single-lane closures are possible between Vail Pass and East Vail, Mile Points 190 and 180, beginning Sunday, Nov. 2, and may remain in place throughout the week, ending at noon on Friday, Nov. 7. Single-lane closures are also possible the morning of Saturday, Nov. 8, until 11 a.m. There is also the possibility of night work throughout the week, which may require single-lane closures.
Eastbound I-70 - Various single-lane closures are possible between East Vail and Vail Pass, Mile Points 180 and 190, beginning Sunday, Nov. 2, and may remain in place throughout the week, ending at noon on Friday, Nov. 7. Single-lane closures are also possible the morning of Saturday, Nov. 8, until 10 a.m. There is also the possibility of night work throughout the week, which may require single-lane closures.
Winter Hiatus - The project will begin a planned winter hiatus on Friday, Nov. 7, and will resume for a final expected construction season in spring 2026. No lane closures are expected during the winter break, though minor work may take place away from the roadway. Note: the Vail Pass recreation path is not regularly maintained during the winter season. Regular maintenance will resume in the spring.
For West Vail Pass text alerts, text 'vailpass' (one word) to 21000. For more information visit the project page.
Anticipated Future Projects
- First Bank, 17 Vail Road
- East Lionshead Residence, 534 E. Lionshead Circle
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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