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Weekly Construction Update, March 16
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
Gro Pro Mountain Games, June 4 – 7
Vail Craft Beer Classic, June 12- 13
Independence Day Holiday, July 3 - 5
Featured Projects
Dobson Arena Remodel
Crews are progressing on interior framing, mechanical, electrical and plumbing in locker rooms, and the north side restroom and concession areas are taking shape. Work continues on concrete placement, and the layout of the south concourse slab-on-metal-deck and crews are preparing to pour the northwest wall extension. 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.
Timber Ridge Village
With all buildings in place at Timber Ridge, the start of roof framing begins at Building C; once completed, the site crane will be demobilized. Exterior finishes—including stucco, wood, and stone siding—are in full swing across Buildings F, B, and G. Crews maintain a significant focus on Building F to prepare for its scheduled Spring 2026 opening. This includes beginning interior painting and mechanical, electrical and plumbing trim-in at the garage level, alongside ongoing work on the east and west exterior site stairs. The entire development remains on track for final delivery 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.
Southface Vail (formerly West Middle Creek) Housing Development, 351 N. Frontage Road
Momentum is building at Southface as the first tower crane is now fully operational and driving vertical progress. On the ground, site stabilization has hit high gear. Soil Nail Wall 1 is complete — providing critical new site access — while micro-pile drilling begins for Soil Nail Wall 6 on the east side. The team is currently navigating complex bedrock excavation to advance footer framing and concrete pours along the upper shotcrete wall. Simultaneously, crews are processing approximately 8,000 yards of backfill material to prepare for the next phase of MSE wall construction. 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
Interior back fill and compaction is underway. Framing materials are scheduled to arrive this week with framing to follow. 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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