Emergency Parking Bans Hit Albany Streets
Drivers across several Albany neighborhoods face a sweeping series of temporary parking bans this week as municipal crews mobilize for roadwork. The Albany Police Department announced the emergency restrictions, which take effect starting Wednesday, October 28, impacting multiple blocks and thoroughfares throughout the city.
Parking Restrictions Hit Chestnut Street and Central Avenue
The restrictions hit several key streets simultaneously, requiring residents and commuters to move parked vehicles to avoid ticketing or towing. On Chestnut Street, the north side is restricted three spaces west of South Swan Street, beginning October 28 at 7 a.m. and wrapping up on October 29 at 7 p.m., wnyt.com reported.
Additional closures span major commercial and residential stretches. The north side of Central Avenue from Partridge Street to Manning Boulevard is closed to parking starting October 28 at 6 a.m. through October 30 at 6 p.m. Meanwhile, on the south side of Second Street from #382 to #392, parking is not allowed starting on October 28 at 7 a.m. and ending on October 29 at 3 p.m.
Work Windows Affect Myrtle Avenue and Robin Street
Myrtle Avenue also sees temporary changes, with the south side of number 764, located east of Ridgefield Street, restricted on October 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the same day, restrictions hit Central Avenue four spaces west of Robin Street, alongside the west side of Robin Street four spaces north of Central Avenue, running from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Washington Avenue and Quail Street Block off Parking
Extended disruptions are scheduled for Washington Avenue, where the north side from numbers 491 to 535 is blocked off alongside both sides of Quail Street from Washington Avenue to Benson Street. That multi-block window begins October 28 at 6 a.m. and extends through October 30 at 6 p.m.
Madison Avenue and Beaver Street Face Final Bans
Rounding out the schedule, the south side of Madison Avenue from Museum Road east to the entrance of the church parking lot is restricted on October 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Finally, the north side of number 45 Beaver Street, situated east of South Pearl Street, is subject to parking bans starting October 28 at 7 a.m. through October 29 at 6 p.m.
