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Traffic Advisory:
Starting January 1, 2025, the speed limit on all City of Albany streets will be reduced to 25 MPH.

Parking Restrictions:

Beginning on Friday, May 9th at 6:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on both sides of Eagle Street from Corning Place to Pine Street for Tulip Prep.

Beginning on Saturday, May 10th at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on the north side of #107 State Street west of Lodge Street (10) spaces for funeral vehicles. 

Beginning on Monday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on both sides of North Pearl Street from Orange Street to Columbia Street for service vehicles. 

Beginning on Monday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. until Tuesday, May 13th at 2:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on the west side of Lodge Street (6) spaces south of Corning Place for a bus.

Beginning on Monday, May 12th at 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 .m. parking will be restricted on the west side of #61 Harris Avenue south of Helderberg Avenue and on the east side of Ramsey Place (3) spaces north OPP Whitehall Road for a move.

Beginning on Monday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. until Wednesday, May 14th at 5:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on the north side of Chestnut Street OPP #88 east to South Swan Street for service vehicles. 

Beginning on Monday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. until Wednesday, May 14th at 6:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on the south side of Park Avenue west of Ontario Street at building C OPP fire hydrant. 

Beginning on Monday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. until Wednesday, May 14th at 5:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on the south side of Bonheim Street from Broadway to North Pearl Street for road work. 

Beginning on Monday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. until Friday, May 16th at 5:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on both sides of Alexander Street from Clinton Street to Elizabeth Street for gas install. 

Beginning on Monday, may 12th at 7:00 a.m. until Friday, May 16th at 4:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on both sides of Chapel Street from Sheridan Avenue to Clinton Avenue for service vehicles. 

Beginning on Monday, May 14th at 7:00 a.m. until Friday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on the following streets for traffic work:
-Both sides of Spencer Street (3) spaces east of Broadway.
-The west side of Broadway (5) spaces OPP Spencer Street.
-The east side of Broadway (3) spaces north and south of Spencer Street.