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Weekly Construction Update, Dec. 1
Primary Contact: Leonard Sandoval, Town of Vail Construction Area Coordinator
970-390-4677 or 970-479-2198; lsandoval@vail.gov
Featured Projects
Dobson Arena Remodel
Ongoing work continues with structural masonry rising and west steel advancing. Crews completed the dewatering of the area on the west side. Work continues on the installation of deck and roof over the west entrance steel. During ski season, crews have tightened 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 continue a consistent and expeditious pace of work across site. Setting of modular units for the fifth building (Building D) begins today, Dec. 1. Other work includes the installation of Building A car lifts and exterior doors, ongoing siding, masonry and painting for Buildings A, F, and B, and continued framing and sheathing for the roof on Building G. The 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 remains in place. 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
Southface Vail (formerly West Middle Creek) Housing Development, 351 N. Frontage Road
Material excavation, soil nail wall drilling, and wall spray facing (sprayed concrete) resume this week. Crews will work on the drilling and spray facing for building soil nail wall lift four, while starting architectural shotcrete facing at the bus stop soil nail wall. Dirt work for the domestic water system gets underway. All activities for the Southface project are focused on site and utility work in preparation for next year’s construction season. Shaw Construction contact is John Payne, 303-350-1373. Town of Vail contact is Jason Dietz, 970-479-2145.
Gore Creek Promenade Renewal
Construction work is completed for the fall 2025 season. The park areas remain 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.
Here’s a recap of other construction projects currently underway in Vail.
Vail Village
The 62, 278 Hanson Ranch Road (formerly Los Amigos)
Work continues on north side of building to install windows. Scaffolding will be set up next to the building for work beginning Dec. 2. 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 winter months. 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.
Construction work has been completed; the elevator will be installed first week in December. 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. 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. 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.
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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