Overview: At the Newport City Council meeting on April 16, 2026, members approved plans and specifications for two significant infrastructure projects, the Third Avenue improvements and the 12th Street area improvements. These projects, crucial for the city’s development, are set to begin this construction season, with the council scheduling to open bids on May 12. The council also addressed public concerns over potential construction delays and clarified that while the Third Avenue project will start later than initially expected, efforts are being made to adhere to the new timeline.