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Weekly Construction Update, March 9
Primary Contact: Leonard Sandoval, Town of Vail Construction Area Coordinator
970-390-4677 or 970-479-2198; lsandoval@vail.gov
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Memorial Day Holiday, May 23 – 25
Featured Projects
Dobson Arena Remodel
Crews are underway restoring and polishing the iconic glulam beams around the arena. Crews also are hauling and placing the north boulders, pouring the northwest wall extension and beginning northwest structural concrete masonry unit (CMU) and will continue stadia pours up to the slab on metal deck (SOMD) pour and have their sights set on the ice skid pick, two critical project milestones. 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
As Building C modular unit setting wraps up at the beginning of the week, crews mark the end of all building sets on-site. Once Building C is in place, crews will immediately transition into roof framing. Exterior siding, including stucco, wood, and stone veneer is progressing rapidly on Buildings F and G. Inside Building F, garage-level mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) trim-in and painting are underway as the team pushes toward a scheduled Spring 2026 opening. Meanwhile, interior patching and balcony testing are the primary focus at Building B, while Building E begins a dual-track of garage MEP rough-in and roof shingle installation. Building D remains steady with ongoing MEP rough-in and interior stitching. With Building F planned for opening this spring, the entire project remains on track for an October 2026 completion. 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. rews .
Southface Vail (formerly West Middle Creek) Housing Development, 351 N. Frontage Road
The Southface project is hitting its stride as site operations shift from groundwork to vertical construction. Installation of the first tower crane wrapped up over the weekend. Substantial headway is being made in earthworks and stabilization with Soil Nail Walls 1 and 2 complete and micropile operations starting for Soil Nail Wall 3 on the western side of the site. This week, the team officially moves into vertical construction as formwork starts for Building C. Shaw Construction contact is John Payne, 303-350-1373. Town of Vail contact is Jason Dietz, 970-479-2145.
Here’s a recap of other construction projects currently underway in Vail.
Vail Village
Vail Athletic Field
Crews are finishing up foundation backfill and passed all inspections. Work begins interior, subgrade plumbing for fixtures and toilets. 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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