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Weekly Construction Update, Feb. 23
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)
Memorial Day Holiday, May 23 – 25
Featured Projects
Dobson Arena Remodel
Crews have turned their attention up – to the ceiling, where they have started mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) work in the arena bowl readying for pipes, lights and sprinklers. At the west entrance, installation of support rods, rigging points, prepares for various building systems. 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
Stucco, wood, and stone siding continues for Building F. Over at Building B, balcony testing and garage insulation starts. Wood siding installation moves to the west elevation of Building G while crews finish the exterior modular unit patch and stitch. Installation of the elevator hoist beams is happening at Building E and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) rough-in begins at Building D. Lastly, crush plates are put in place at Building C in preparation for the set of modular units to start the first week of March. The Timber Ridge Village housing project consists of a 302-unit multifamily complex. Building F is expected to open in Spring 2026 and the entire project is planned for completion in October 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. Photo below, Town of Vail Council Members take a tour of the newly opened Alpine Building.
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Southface Vail (formerly West Middle Creek) Housing Development, 351 N. Frontage Road
Site work for the Southface Vail project continues on schedule. Crews will complete spray facing on the sixth building soil nail wall early in the week, continue micropile drilling for mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls on the eastern side of the property, and start pouring concrete foundations for tower cranes. The first tower crane is now planned for delivery the first week of March. Shaw Construction contact is John Payne, 303-350-1373. Town of Vail contact is Jason Dietz, 970-479-2145.
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Here’s a recap of other construction projects currently underway in Vail.
Vail Village
Vail Athletic Field
The project passed all underground utility inspections and crews have begun backfilling the foundations. This work will continue for the next two weeks and then crews will begin building. 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.
I-70 News
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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