Gas line replacement and Anne Street pier closure
Summary
The pier expansion cleared its last local hurdle with a construction award and oversight contract, funded by bonds and a federal boating grant.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2.4 million for construction, currently budgeted and partly grant-funded.
Boaters and harbor users who get expanded pier infrastructure.
Third Ward residents face night construction noise and pier users lose access until Saturday.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Newport City Council (Regular) - Oct 14, 2026
Councilor Carlin announced night work on the 1880s-era gas line between Lee and Morton Avenues starts in two weeks (18-week project), and the Anne Street pier is closed until Saturday for ADA and structural work.
Newport City Council Meeting - Jul 22, 2026
The council was set to accept a $1.434 million state grant to expand Ann Street Pier, improving boating infrastructure on the waterfront.
Newport City Council (Regular) - Apr 8, 2026
The pier expansion cleared its last local hurdle with a construction award and oversight contract, funded by bonds and a federal boating grant.
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