Empire State Plaza Fireworks – Parking Restrictions & Road Closures
Courtesy: Albany Police Department
Parking Restrictions for fireworks at the Empire State Plaza on July 4th from 5:00 A.M. until 11:59 P.M.
-Both sides of State Street from South Swan Street to Eagle Street.
-All upper roadways to Lincoln Park between Delaware Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard. This includes the roadway adjacent to TOAST school, tennis courts, basketball courts and spray pool.
-The north side of Madison Place from Eagle Street to Phillip Street.
-The north side of of Elm Street from Eagle Street to Phillip Street.
-The east side of Phillip Street from Madison Avenue to Warren Street.
-The south side of Bleeker Street from Phillip Place to Eagle Street.
-Both sides of Madison Avenue from South Swan Street to Eagle Street.
-The north side of Washington Avenue from Eagle Street to South Swan Street.
-The south side of Washington Avenue from South Swan Street east to OPP North Hawk Street.
-The north sdie of Washingtion Avenue from South Swan Street west to 111 Washington Avenue.
-The east and west side of North Hawk Street from Washington Avenue to Elk Street.
Road Closures for fireworks:
-Thursday, July 4th beginning at 5:00 A.M. until Friday, July 5th at 9:00 A.M. All upper Lincoln Park roadways between Delaware Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Thursday, July 4th beginning at 5:00 A.M. until 11:59 P.M.
-Madison Place between Eagle Street and Phillip Street
-Phillip Street between Madison Avenue and Myrtle Avenue
-Elm Street between Eagle Street and Grand Street
-Wilbur Street between Phillip Street and Grand Stree
-Bleeker Place between Phillip Street and Eagle Street
-Myrtle Avenue between Eagle Street and Grand Street
-Madison Avenue between South Swan Street and Eagle Street
-State Street between South Swan Street and Eagle Street
-Park Street between Lancaster Street and State Street
Additional closures may be necessary based upon traffic volumes and delays. APD will be on site throughout the event to assist motorists with their exit from this event. Message boards will also be in place with motorist information.
CDTA will have several buses available for use for those who choose not to bring their vehicle to the event. Buses will stage on Washington Avenue in the area of the NYS Capital. CDTA will have staff on site to assist selecting the correct bus.