Interim Plaza FAQ'S
Q: What is the Interim Event Plaza?
A: The Interim Event Plaza is a temporary version of the final Event Plaza. It includes the current temporary rideshare and ADA drop-off area and will also be used for event activations until the final Event Plaza is built. Completion of the final event plaza is anticipated by 2029.
The final Event Plaza is anticipated to be an approximately 130,000-square-foot, multi-event outdoor hub designed to better connect venues and support campus programming. Amenities include a community stage, family-friendly gathering areas, shaded areas, landscaping, hardscape, seating, and plug-and-play infrastructure (power, water, and lighting) to support vendors and events.
Q.What work is being done?
A: Along with work being done on the Interim Event Plaza, we are also building the temporary ADA and permanent rideshare drop-off area that will support the final Event Plaza.
Q: When does Interim Event Plaza construction start?
A: Construction begins in March 2026 and will last through July 2026.
Q: Are the main entrances for Blue Arena and the Pedersen Toyota Center still open?
A: Yes. Entrances will stay the same, and guests should continue using the main entrances for Blue Arena and the Pedersen Toyota Center.
Q: Are doors, ticket lines, Will Call/Box Office, and check-in in the same place?
A: Yes, all the above are not affected by the interim construction. When future security gate and access updates are implemented, we will communicate them in advance.
Q: Will construction affect outdoor gathering areas or waiting areas that guests typically use?
A: Outdoor gathering and waiting areas near the main entrances for Blue Arena and the Pedersen Toyota Center will remain available. Guests may see temporary construction boundaries and equipment staging nearby, so please follow posted signage and stay out of marked work areas. When outdoor gathering areas change after construction, we will provide advance notice of those changes.
Q: Will construction impact pedestrian walkways?
A: Yes. Guests should use the main crosswalk between Parking Lots C and D, which remains open and leads across Service Road to the main sidewalk for Blue Arena and the Pedersen Toyota Center. This route is ADA accessible.
To see the updated pedestrian routes, please refer to the Interim Event Plaza construction map.
Q: Does construction impact or change event parking?
A: No. Event parking will remain available, and parking locations will stay the same during construction
Q: Where is rideshare & ADA drop-off and pick-up during construction?
A: Rideshare and ADA drop-off and pick-up will remain in the same general location used today, with a slight shift to the east. Guests should follow posted rideshare signs and staff direction on site.
To see the updated route, refer to the Interim Event Plaza construction map.
Q: Will construction impact vehicle routes or traffic flow, and can guests still use Service Road?
A: Yes. Vehicle routes will change during construction. Service Road will remain partially open for drop-off access only.
- Service Road: Partially accessible for drop-off only.
- Parking lots: Still accessible from Arena Circle
If you are coming from the south:
- Take Arena Circle
- Turn into parking lot A/B drive lanes or B/C drive lanes.
- Follow the posted route to the rideshare and drop-off zone
- From there, cross Service Road and return through the drive aisle between Parking Lots B and C
- From there, you can park or exit
If you are coming from the north:
- Enter from Andalusian Road to Arena Circle
- From Arena Circle, you can access the D/E drive lanes or the B/C drive lanes.
- To drop off, use the drive aisle between Parking Lots B and C to reach the rideshare and drop-off zone, or turn into the D/E drive lanes; staff will direct you to the drop-off location.
- After drop off, cross Service Road and return through the drive aisle between Parking Lots B and C
- From there, you can park or exit
Q: Will construction noise be noticeable during events?
A: Construction noise is not expected to impact events.
Q: Why build an interim plaza now instead of waiting to construct the full, final plaza?
A: Starting the Interim Event Plaza now allows us to build the permanent rideshare and temporary ADA drop-off area sooner, improving safety, convenience, and traffic flow compared to the current setup. It also reduces the need for pedestrians to cross Service Road by directing guests from parking lots to sidewalks and pedestrian paths that avoid vehicle crossings.
Q: How can I stay up to date on Master Plan projects and campus construction?
A: You can stay informed in a few ways:
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Questions? Contact:
Portia Cook, Strategic Communications Coordinator
cookpj@co.larimer.co.us | 970-619-4114