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
Following the pouring of the south footers, crews continue to work on the south walls inside the new expanded section of the arena, which will support additional stadium seating. Crews begin installing steel at the south entrance and electrical crews continue to make headway under the ice slab area. As ski season approaches, crews will tighten up construction barriers and expect there will be no full-road closures through the season. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall 2026. Contractor is Hyder McHugh Construction. Town of Vail contact is John King, 970-376-0949.

Timber Ridge Village
Crews began working on interior punch lists and preliminary inspections for Building A, continued stucco siding and painting on the exterior of Building A, ongoing wood siding and masonry on Buildings F and B, and framing and sheeting for the roof on Building G. Additional site work underway includes final gas service line installations as well as construction of the eastern public site staircase. There is a full road closure on Lions Ridge Loop between Savoy Villas and Moraine Drive for the installation of permanent rockfall mitigation fence above the project site. 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. Construction crews will not be working on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27. 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

The site continues to take shape with excavation, drilling, and spray facing progress. Crews will be working on the spray facing and finishing for building soil nail wall lift three, while continuing to drill soil nails for lift four. At the bus stop soil nail wall, drilling begins for the lower lifts. Onsite surveying work will also begin for the first cast in place retaining wall. All activities for the Southface project this fall are focused on site and utility work in preparation for next year’s construction season. Crews will not be working Nov. 27 - Nov. 30 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Shaw Construction contact is John Payne, 303-350-1373. Town of Vail contact is Jason Dietz, 970-479-2145.

The flagstone walkway along the creek has been completed. Crews removed the construction fencing but replaced it with a temporary rope barrier. The park remains closed pending adequate snowpack on the uneven surfaces. Ice sculptures will return in January. Construction on this project is expected to resume in mid-April with a goal of completing the project in late June. 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. The final completion date for the project will be June 26, 2026. 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

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 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 acts as a pilot/test project for retractable bollards within Vail. Installation of the bollards is complete. Work remains commissioning and testing of the retractable bollards. The contractor is Hallmark, Inc of Denver. Town of Vail contact is 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
The project is in winter hiatus 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. 

Mountain Corridor: Golden to the Utah Border
New this winter season, CDOT has launched an online hub dedicated to the I-70 Mountain Corridor—a one-stop resource for winter driving information, road conditions, and tips for smooth, safe mountain travel. This resource brings together the best tools from COtrip.org and the COtrip Planner app in one centralized location: codot.gov/i70mountain.

 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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