Construction continues Dec. 10 on Swedwood on the Yampa at 655 Yampa St. in Steamboat Springs. Once completed, the new development will feature a mix of residential units and commercial-use spaces. (Photo by Bryce Martin) STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Steamboat Springs residents can expect six visible and impactful construction projects this summer after the end of ski season. The projects are being completed by both the city and Colorado Department of Transportation. U.S. Highway 40 chip and seal The biggest and most noticeable project will be a CDOT-run U.S. Highway 40 East chip and seal, going from Third Street to the west summit of Rabbit Ears Pass. Jon Snyder, Steamboat public works director, said CDOT has “done their best to make this as painless to the traveling public as possible.” The project will start closer to Rabbit Ears and work into city limits by August, Snyder said, adding CDOT will ensure daytime closures will not be allowed to start until 9 a.m. so morning commuters have time to get to their places of employment, and closures on holidays and weekends will be minimized.