The Albany Police Department has announced the annual parking restrictions and road closures in Albany for the Fourth of July Celebration. Check out the details below, and then have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
Here’s what you need to know:
Parking Restrictions
July 4th from 6am to 11:59pm:
- State Street, both sides from South Swan Street to Eagle Street
July 4th from 6am until July 5th at 6am:
- Upper Lincoln Park – all roadways between Delaware Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard (includes roadway adjacent to TOAST School and near the tennis courts, basketball courts, spray pool, and Sunshine School)
July 4th from 12:01am to 11:59pm:
- Madison Place, north side from Eagle Street to Philip Street
- Elm Street, north side from Eagle Street to Grand Street
- Philip Street, east side from Madison Avenue to Warren Street
- Bleeker Street, south side from Philip Place to Eagle Street
July 4th from 5am to 11:59pm:
- Madison Avenue, both sides from South Swan Street to Eagle Street
July 4th from 5am to 11:59pm:
- Washington Avenue, north side from Eagle Street to South Swan Street
- Washington Avenue, south side from South Swan Street east to opposite North Hawk Street
- Washington Avenue, north side from South Swan Street west to 111 Washington Avenue
- North Hawk Street, east side from Washington Avenue to Elk Street
Road Closures
July 4th from 6am to July 5th at 9am – closed to all traffic:
- Upper Lincoln Park roadways between Delaware Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard (TOAST School roadway, roadway to tennis courts, basketball courts, spray pool, and Sunshine School)
July 4th from 8am to 11:59pm – closed to all except local and emergency traffic:
- Madison Place between Eagle Street and Philip Street
- Philip Street between Madison Avenue and Myrtle Avenue
- Elm Street between Eagle Street and Grand Street
- Wilbur Street between Philip Street and Eagle Street
- Myrtle Avenue between Eagle Street and Grand Street
July 4th from 3pm to 11:59pm – closed to all except local and emergency traffic:
- Madison Avenue between South Swan Street and Eagle Street
July 4th from 6am to 11:59pm – closed to all except local and emergency traffic:
- State Street between South Swan Street and Eagle Street
Additional Information to Be Aware Of
Additional closures might be necessary based on traffic and delays. The Albany Police Department (APD) appreciates your cooperation, and they will be on site throughout the event to assist motorists. Message boards will also be in place with vital information.
Hoping not to drive? The CDTA will have several buses staged on Washington Avenue in the area of the NYS Capitol. There will be staff on site to assist in selecting the correct bus.
Several exit routes have been identified to aid in traffic leaving the event. See suggested routes on map >>
