Current downtown Albany, NY traffic advisories are listed below. Vehicles in violations are subject to ticketing and/or tow. To receive Albany Police Department Nixle alerts via text or email, and to view all APD alerts online, click here

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 Monday, March 24th at 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on both sides of Sheridan Avenue (4) spaces centered on #261 for service vehicles.

Beginning on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. parking will be restricted on the south side of Madison Avenue from South Swan Street to Cathedral entranceand on both sides of Lincoln Park Road from Eagle Street to Lake House for APD.

Beginning on Wednesday, March 26th at 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. parking will be restricted on the west side of North Pearl Street (9) spaces north of Sheridan Avenue for event buses.