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Weekly Construction Update, Jan. 12
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)
Martin Luther King, Jan. 17-19
President’s Weekend, Feb. 14 – 16
Featured Projects
Dobson Arena Remodel
Crews are wrapping up the west entrance steel detailing, adding clear definition to the new west entrance. Steel also is shaping up – and out – at the new south entrance. Crews have begun preparations for fireproofing and work continues with event level masonry walls. Crews are focused on footers, the ice skid pad, pilasters, and slab-on-grade, as well as continued work on the south exterior structure and deck. Crews have tightened up construction barriers and expect there will be no full-road closures through the ski 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.
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Timber Ridge Village
Final cleaning and inspections are concluding for Building A. Other work continues across the site including permanent power connections in Building F, ongoing siding (painting and masonry) for Buildings F and B, balcony testing for Building B, and unit stitching for Buildings G and D. The next set of modular unit delivery and installation is anticipated to begin Jan. 19. The Timber Ridge Village housing project consists of a 302-unit multifamily complex. 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
Excavation and retaining wall work enters a new phase across the site. Crews start cutting level six of the building soil nail wall and begin terracing preparations for mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls. These operations ramp up as the team anticipates foundation excavation work to start at the end of February. 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
Construction work is completed for the fall 2025 season. Ice sculptures will be installed/carved in the coming week. 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
Vail Athletic Field
Excavation of the site is nearing completion. It will be followed by water, sewer and electric utility installation. Once utilities are installed the contractor will assemble the concrete forms in preparation for concrete pours. The project remains on schedule for a fall 2026 completion date. General Contractor is MW Golden Constructors. Vail Recreation District contact is Scott O’Connell, 970-477-5264.
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 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.
Outlying
Lions Ridge Loop Rockfall Mitigation Project
Crews are working to complete the final section of fencing above Tiber Ridge. Work will require a closure of westbound traffic on Lions Ridge Loop between 1240 and 1400 Lions Ridge Loop; eastbound traffic will remain open. Work is anticipated to last two weeks, weather dependent. For more information, contact Town of Vail Town Engineer Chad Salli at 970-376-2389.
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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