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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:
 

Alive @ Five Parking Restrictions and Road Closures:

Alive at Five Event Dates:
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Road Closures:
Road closures will be in effect on the event dates from 7:00 A.M. through 10:00 P.M.

-Broadway between Columbia Street and Pine Street.
-Steuben Street between James Street and Broadway.

Parking Restrictions: 
Parking restrictions will be in place on the event dates from 5:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. 

-Both sides of Broadway between Van Tromp Street and Pine Street.
-Both sides of Steuben Street between James Street and Broadway.
-Both sides of James Street between Columbia Street and Pine Street.
-Both sides of Van Tromp Street between Broadway and North Pearl Street.
-The east side of Quay Street between pedestrian bridge north to Corning Preserve
-Rain site will be the boat launch parking lot off of Water Street, the entire lot will be posted and restricted for the dates of the events.

Handicap Parking:
Handicap parking will be available at the following locations:
-The south side of Pine Street from James Street to Broadway.
-The west side of Broadway from Pine Street (10) spaces. 
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