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Weekly Recap: Market Trends, Summer Events & Infrastructure Updates

Top Stories: Keystone Resort closure, Summit Express lift timeline, and more from Jan. 26-Feb. 1 on SummitDaily.com

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he Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels on I-70 have been plagued by ice buildups and water leaks, prompting a $71 million project to address the issue. The Colorado Department of Transportation has long monitored and removed ice mounds from the tunnel lanes, but this year's problems are more pronounced.

    Keystone Resort's Summit Express lift was forced to shut down on January 25 due to an electrical issue affecting its brake pump motor. Repairs are underway, with a goal to resume full operations by the upcoming weekend.

    Summit County's real estate market has shifted in favor of buyers, with increased inventory and days-on-market data indicating a more balanced market. Residential transactions totaled over $1.9 billion in 2024, up from $1.6 billion in 2023.

    The Dillon Amphitheater has announced several summer concerts, including Modest Mouse, Sierra Ferrell, Train, and Dispatch. Tickets for these shows will go on sale at various times throughout February.

    Vail Resorts' counterproposal to the Keystone Ski Patrol Union's wage demands was met with frustration by union members. The proposal did not include substantial pay increases for advanced medical-certified patrollers, leading to concerns about prioritizing patient transportation over medical care.

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