Newport sets transportation project priorities

NEWPORT — The City of Newport has set its priorities for transportation projects over the next six years.

Unanimously approved at the Newport City Council’s Monday, July 6 meeting was Newport’s transportation improvement plan for 2026–2031. This plan enables the city to receive funding for transportation projects from the state Department of Transportation, city administrator Abby Gribi said at the meeting. Projects outlined in the plan are expected to be mostly funded by WSDOT.