Motorists should anticipate construction impacts at the intersection of Brush Creek Road and Owl Creek Road beginning in mid-March and continuing through November. The project includes construction of a new roundabout, roadway improvements, upgraded bus stops, drainage and utility enhancements, and pedestrian and trail connections.
The Town of Snowmass Village will provide updates as the schedule progresses. While most delays are expected to be minor, drivers should plan for periodic lane closures and traffic shifts. Public bus stops at the intersection will close after the chairlifts shut down on April 13 and will reopen in mid-November. As an alternative, passengers can use either the bus stop at Brush Creek Road Faraway Road or at Brush Creek Road and Sinclair Road.
For updates and detailed information, visit snowmass.gov/construction.
This $8.5 million project follows public outreach that began in mid-2024 to address safety and level-of-service concerns at one of the primary gateways to Snowmass Village. Based on community input and technical analysis, the redesigned intersection will improve traffic flow, pedestrian access, transit facilities, drainage, utilities, and overall roadway safety. The schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change.
Major phases are outlined below.
Phase 1 — Mid-March
Work Activities:
- Utility potholing and relocations
- Construction of retaining walls
- Temporary embankment and roadway installation
- Waterline and stormwater sewer installation
Public Impacts:
- Minor traffic impacts during work zone setup
- Traffic will operate as usual, as work occurs outside the existing roadway
- Bus stops close in mid-April
- Intermittent trail detours in effect
Phase 2 — Mid-May
Work Activities:
- Continued underground utility installation
- Stormwater infrastructure expansion
- Roadway grading for roundabout foundation
- Bus stop construction and concrete flatwork
Public Impacts:
- Lane shifts in effect
- Minor traffic impacts expected
- Two lanes maintained on both Brush Creek Road and Owl Creek Road
- Pedestrian and cyclist detours remain in effect
Phase 3 — Early June
Work Activities:
- Continued underground utility installation
- Concrete flatwork
- Ongoing drainage improvements
- Trail extension construction
- Bus stop construction
Public Impacts:
- Lane shifts in effect
- Minor traffic impacts expected
- Two lanes maintained on both Brush Creek Road and Owl Creek Road
- Pedestrian and cyclist detours remain in effect
Phase 4 — Mid-to-Late August
Work Activities:
- Final roadway paving
- Concrete flatwork
- Completion of trail connections
- Final utility tie-ins
- Landscape restoration
Public Impacts:
- Lane shifts continue
- Owl Creek Road closed to through-traffic at the Fire Station
- Owl Creek traffic rerouted to Highline
- Access to the Chapel and Anderson Ranch remains open
- Emergency access maintained with negligible response time impacts
- Pedestrian and cyclist detours remain in effect
Phase 5 — Early November
Work Activities:
- Permanent striping and signage installation
- Final inspections and project closeout
Public Impacts:
- Minimal traffic disruptions anticipated
- Bus stops reopen