Levee closing surface lot for $80M project construction

The surface parking lot at Newport on the Levee will be closed for 2 years as an $80 million project is built on that space. (Photo: Enquirer file )

The surface parking lot east of Newport on the Levee is closing Tuesday in preparation for a two-year, $80 million construction project.

The project is expected to add 238 upscale apartments, an 800-space parking garage, a hotel and 8,200 square feet of retail space in Newport along Third Street. The development would serve as a second act for the 13-year-old retail, restaurant and entertainment destination.

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Newport on the Levee officials said parking garage access will remain available and other nearby parking options remain available.

The Levee, which draws about 3.5 million visitors a year, has a 20-screen AMC Theater, Newport Aquarium, Axis Alley bowling lounge, GameWorks, and the Funny Bone Comedy Club. It also features national and regional restaurant brands such as Dick's Last Resort, Brio Tuscan Grille, Mitchell's Fish Market, Brothers Bar & Grill and Tom+Chee, office tenants i-wireless, Intrinzic, Constellation Brands and Comstock Valuation, and specialty shops and kiosks.

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Levee closing surface lot for $80M project construction