Residents of Cortina, a Winter Olympics Hub, Are Angry About All the Construction

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Motoko Rich and Josephine de La BruyèreFebruary 5, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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In Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, a hub for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, construction for the Games is causing widespread frustration among residents. The construction includes a new bobsled track, road closures, and general disruption to the town's infrastructure and scenery. Some residents, like former Olympian Gildo Siorpaes, feel the construction is ruining the town's character and views. The last-minute construction has led to complaints from locals about organizers, developers, and politicians, while Olympic officials have expressed frustration with the residents' resistance to change. The town of 5,000 has experienced traffic snarls and a general disruption to daily life as the Games approach.

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