Construction Proceeding Skyward on Denver Big Air Ramp in Civic Center Park

Jan. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- DENVER – Construction on the incredible 102-foot high ramp in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park that will be the centerpiece of Denver Big Air presented by Sprint began on Wednesday, Jan. 12 and is progressing quickly for the spectacular snow jump event that will bring national and international attention to the Mile High City on Jan. 25 and 26.

To accommodate the 600,000 pounds of steel that is being transported to Civic Center Park for the assembly and construction of Denver Big Air presented by Sprint, Bannock Street in front of the Denver City and County Building from Colfax Avenue to 14th Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, Jan. 17 through Friday, Jan. 21, except for a three-hour block from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. On Saturday, Jan. 22, Bannock Street will be completely closed through Wednesday, Jan. 26. On Thursday, Jan. 27 and Friday, Jan. 28, Bannock Street will be closed except for a three-hour block from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. A full closure of Bannock Street will resume on Saturday, Jan. 29 and Sunday, Jan. 30 for Denver Big Air tear down. Additionally, 14th Avenue from Cherokee Street to Broadway will be closed from 12:00 Noon to 12:00 AM on Monday, Jan. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 26.

“Denver Big Air will be another great showcase for our City, and attract national and international media attention,” said Richard Scharf, president & CEO of VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau. “From January 25 – 30, Denver will be the center of the universe for the ski and snowboarding industry, with Mile High Snowfest, 19,000 visitors attending the SIA Snow Show and many other winter events and festivities being staged throughout the Mile High City.”

With the closing of Bannock Street, the last day for the Denver City and County Building’s holiday display and light show will be Sunday, Jan. 16. The display is being dissembled and the final light and music show will take place on Sunday at 5:45 p.m.

POPULOUS, a global design practice specializing in creating environments that draw people and communities together for unforgettable experiences, is overseeing construction of the structure for Denver Big Air presented by Sprint.

ABOUT DENVER BIG AIR PRESENTED BY SPRINT: Denver Big Air presented by Sprint is a two-day event on Jan. 25 and 26 that promises to be one of the most amazing athletic spectacles ever staged in Downtown Denver. The event revolves around world-class skiers and snowboarders flying off an amazing 102-foot high ramp that will be built and covered with snow in the heart of Downtown Denver at Civic Center Park at the footsteps of the Denver City and County building. World-class competitors will zoom down the 102-foot high ramp and launch themselves in the air to execute gravity-defying, breathtaking acrobatics on snowboards and skis. Tickets are on sale now and start at just $45, which includes admission to the concerts; to purchase tickets, and for more information, visit www.DenverSports.org/denverbigair.