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Weekly Construction Update, May 25
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
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Featured Projects
Dobson Arena Remodel
Roof insulated sheathing and hot-applied roofing are progressing. Crews continue importing rink sand in preparation for the ice slab system. Work continues on south event and concourse overhead work, and east storm operations continue with the bike path closure until Memorial Day Weekend. Construction is expected to be completed in fall. Contractor is Hyder McHugh Construction. Town of Vail contact is John King, 970-376-0949.
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Timber Ridge Village
Building B continues to make strong exterior progress, with stucco work advancing on the south elevation, metal siding ongoing, and exterior paint and caulking continuing. The Building B elevator installation is scheduled to begin the second week of June. Building G stucco work is active on the south, west, and north elevations, with wood siding progressing and exterior paint and caulking underway. Xcel Energy returns to site May 26 to continue running the remaining west end gas service lines. Building E exterior stitch is nearing completion, with stone veneer continuing and wood siding progressing on the south and west faces. Buildings C and D advance on stone veneer, interior finishes, and mechanical rough-in. Site work picks up pace this week with curb and gutter, trash enclosure foundations, and backfill behind Building E. The full development remains on track for final delivery in Fall 2026 For more information on the development and housing units, visit Timber Ridge Village. 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
Foundation and utility progress across the site. Soil Nail Wall 3 third-tier drilling and grouting continue, advancing the remaining soil nail work toward completion. MSE west wall backfill and construction are ongoing, with the last of the onsite soil stockpile being used and offsite stone mixing beginning to keep backfill operations moving on schedule. Foundation concrete work is progressing well across the building pad — continuous footers are advancing through the west-central portion of the building, shotcrete on the east end is complete, and waterproofing is ongoing through the central section. Wall work on the west side is close to topping out. The joint utility trench resumes excavation in preparation for gas main work to begin next week. 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
The project is progressing with the new path outlined and ready for installation of stone pavers. Crews are working to pour concrete, install bouldes and constructing the turf areas. Crews built a drainage system under the pea gravel, similar to a sports field or golf course, to keep the ground from becoming soggy. Over the next two weeks, they will install parts of the irrigation system and install the soil for the turf. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The park is closed for the work and is expected to reopen June 26. Coleman Custom Homes contact is John Michael Cuccio, 225-754-2470. Town of Vail contact is Gregg Barrie, 970-390-3286.
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Here’s a recap of other construction projects currently underway in Vail.
Vail Village
10th Mountain Division Memorial Landscape Renewal
Work includes the installation of a 750-square-foot stone patio and associated site work around the 10th Mountain Division Statue located near the Vail Covered Bridge. The project includes
removal of existing flagstone, installation of natural stone paving, boulders, minor electrical work, and landscape improvements including planting and irrigation. The estimated completion date is May 29. Contractor is Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes, Cody Ferguson 970-456-3922. Town of Vail Contact is Kim White 970-343-9259
298 Hanson Ranch Road, New Deck Improvements
Work includes new deck and exterior improvements. Construction staging and fencing will be within the Town of Vail right-of-way but not on the street. Expect single-lane closure as needed for material delivery on Hanson Ranch Road with permit approval between 7 and 8:30 a.m. only. Completion date is scheduled for July 29. Contractor is McAuther Enterprises, 970-977-0113. Town of Vail contact is Leonard Sandoval, 970-390-4677.
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. A crane is on site but will not affect access. Deliveries of materials will occur on Hanson Ranch Road/top of Bridge Street. All work is currently contained within the construction fence. The contractor is RA Nelson, Jonny Cohen, 970-471-9258.
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.
720 S. Frontage Road E
Town of Vail utility work includes burying above ground power lines. Initial work will begin on Spraddle Creek Rd, will continue to S. Frontage Road at Ford Park Parking Lot, then through TOV Shops to Bald Mountain Road. Expect land closure in July. Traffic control will be provided. Completion of project is estimated in August. Contractor is Mason Sweaney, 307-7512-4911. Town of Vail contact is Chad Salli, 970-376-2389.
Outlying
Vail Athletic Field
Crews took advantage of the warm temperature to focus on the restoration of the berm and grass tie ins to hole No. 6. Golf play has begun. Interior framing on the building continues with mechanical, electrical and plumbing interior work ongoing. Vail Valley Foundation will begin GoPro Games staging. Vail Recreation District contact is Scott O’Connell, 970-477-5264.
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District is completing a multi-year rehabilitation project on the below-grade water tank on Potato Patch Drive. Trucks and other heavy equipment will be parked on the side of the road and activities may occasionally require traffic to travel in the opposite direction of the normal flow on Potato Patch Drive. Traffic control will be in place as needed throughout the project. The ERWSD contact is Dan Duerr, 970-333-6773.
Main Gore Place Watermain Improvements
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District will perform waterline replacements in the Gore Creek Meadows community located at 5020 Main Gore PL., in East Vail. The Racquet Club Townhomes, Gore Creek Meadows and Sundial Communities will experience truck and heavy equipment traffic, as well as infrequent water shutdowns which will be communicated prior to taking place. Traffic control will be in place as needed throughout the project. Impacts to public roadways is expected to be minimal. The ERWSD contact is Dan Duerr, 970-333-6773.
Booth Falls, 3035 Booth Falls Rd.
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District will perform emergency power upgrades to the facility located above the Booth Falls Trailhead. Pedestrian access will be maintained from the service gate to the trailhead. Improvements involve grading and clearing for a generator pad and electrical trenching on the service road up to the upper water treatment facility. Following that work, a standby generator and rock fall fence will be installed to provide power to critical pumping and treatment facilities during an extended power outage. The ERWSD contact is Dan Duerr, 970-333-6773.
West Vail Slurry Seal
A-1 Chipseal will begin June 1 in the Vail Slurry Seal project in the West Vail north neighborhood. This work is part of the Town of Vail’s yearly maintenance plan, and its purpose is to prolong the life of the asphalt roadways. The streets to be resurfaced are Circle Drive, St. Moritz Way, Chamonix Lane, Chamonix Road, Arosa Drive, Garmisch Drive, Cortina Lane, and Davos Trail. Single lane closures will be in place to allow the work to take place, and traffic control will be on site to facilitate access. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 4 pending weather. Town of Vail contact is Chris Delles 970-471-2749.
I-70 News
Gypsum to Eagle resurfacing
CDOT starts a resurfacing project today from Gypsum to Eagle. Daytime work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Friday. Minimal delays are expected. Traffic impacts include single-lane closures, 11-foot width restriction and a speed reduction to 55 mph. For details and updates, visit CDOT’s dedicated I-70 Mountain Corridor page, a one-stop resource for construction information, road conditions, and tips for smooth, safe mountain travel.
I-70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Project
This is the last phase of this project. Minor holds are expected in small windows. Motorists should anticipate, this month, traffic will be shifted to the south into a head-to-head, barrier separated alignment in the new eastbound lanes to allow for roadway and wildlife underpass construction. Sign up for Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes project updates, emails and webcams. For text alerts about the project, text 'vailpass' (one word, lowercase) to 21000.
Anticipated Future Projects
- 315 Mill Creek Circle new SFR (Spring 2026)
- 728 W. Lionshead Circle, Ritz Carlton deck and stucco repairs (Spring 2026)
- 17 Vail Road, FirstBank redevelopment (Fall 2026)
- 281 Bridge Street, Bridge Street Condos addition (Fall 2026)
- 292 E. Meadow Drive, Mountain Haus new entry (Fall 2026)
- 400 Vail Valley Drive new stairs to stream walk (Fall 2026)
- 534 E. Lionshead Circle, Lionshead Residences redevelopment (Fall 2026)
- 250 S. Frontage Road, Evergreen redevelopment (Spring 2027)
- 304 Bridge Street, Red Lion redevelopment (Spring 2027)
- 616 W. Lionshead Circle, Concert Hall Plaza redevelopment (Spring 2027)
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