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Manning Boulevard Improvement Project
Project Updates
Over the next few weeks, the following construction activity will be taking place:
- New Castle Paving will be continuing to replace the lead services on the carriage
roads. - Beginning next week, the pavement will be milled off the west side carriage road.
- The installation of new storm water improvements will continue along the main line.
Sidewalk installation will continue - Curb installation will begin along the west side of the main line. During the
installation there may be periodic outages of the street lights on the west side due
to conflicts with the lighting wiring. This will be for the west side only. The east
side will continue to be illuminated. - Restoration of the pavement on the west side carriage road will be completed.
Be sure to check back for future updates.
See our August 2025 Manning Boulevard Newsletter Update (PDF)
July 2025
Over the next two weeks, the following construction activity will be taking place:
- New Castle Paving will be continuing to replace the lead services on the west side carriage road.
- Beginning next week, the installation of new storm water improvements along the main line will begin.
- Below, please see a new construction newsletter which contains a list of frequently asked question and other project information.
See our July 2025 Manning Boulevard Newsletter Update (PDF)
March 2025
The project is currently out for bid to prospective contractors.
Bids will be received by the City on April 8, 2025. At that time, the bids will be opened and the contractor will be determined.
It is assumed that the contractor will begin to mobilize on site in mid May 2025. The project is anticipated to be completed in the Fall of 2025.
In the meantime, we have included two documents for public review at the bottom of this webpage:
- A construction newsletter has been prepared to provide additional information on what is to be expected during construction.
- We have included final construction plan sheets for your use.
We will continue to update this website as construction progresses.
Project Boundaries
Manning Blvd. from Western Avenue to Washington Avenue. The project includes the Bridle Paths on both sides of the street.
Scope of the Project
This project includes transforming the current roadway into a modern pedestrian-friendly roadway that will incorporate complete street elements that will enable safe access for all people including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities.
The reconstruction will include:
- Drainage improvements
- New curbing
- New pavement
- Shared bicycle lanes
- New sidewalks
- New ADA-compliant concrete curb ramps
- New crosswalks
- New street crossing signs
- New street trees
- Other street amenities
The project will also include new “green infrastructure” to manage storm water.
Public Comment (08.2023)
We are currently in the project's concept design phase, where we have the basic scope of work with two options.
The public comment/survey has ended. DGS will review the comments and provide a response to be posted here once that is complete.
Final Design
Bridle Paths
1. Bridle Paths will remain in their current traffic configuration, with un-striped informal travel & parking lanes.
2. In lieu of placing shared lane bicycle markings on an un-striped roadway without defined lanes, signage will be installed identifying the bridle paths as the designated Bike Route.
3. Bituminous concrete/asphalt wedge curbing will be provided on the house side of each Bridle Path.
4. In addition to the two access points at either end of the Bridle Paths, the existing access point at the intersection of Lancaster Street and the existing access point between Lancaster Street and Washington Avenue will be retained as part of this project. The two access points between Lancaster Street and Western Avenue will be consolidated into a single access point approximately halfway between the intersections.
5. Stop signs will be added for Bridle Path traffic at each intersection and access point to encourage reduced speeds and discourage vehicles from using the Bridle Paths as a shortcut around the main travel lanes.
Manning Boulevard – Main Travel Lanes
1. The turning lane will be maintained and provided at each intersection and Bridle Path access point. The turn lane will be removed between these points, and the queuing length of the turn lane will be coordinated with the City of Albany Traffic Engineer.
2. As neither concept plan received majority support in the public survey, a modified version of Concept B will be implemented as it most closely resembles the existing road configuration and will allow for greater maneuverability of maintenance and emergency vehicles. Travel lanes will be reduced to 11’ width. 2’ shoulders will be provided on each side of the roadway to allow space for emergency pull-offs / vehicle passing.
3. Granite curbing will be provided along the main travel lanes of Manning Boulevard.
Pedestrian / Bicycle Safety
1. In lieu of place shared lane bicycle markings on an un-striped roadway without defined lanes, signage will be installed identifying the bridle paths as the designated Bike Route.
2. Signed mid-block crossings will be provided at each bridle path access point and at the intersection of Lancaster Street. Advanced warning signage will be installed to alert motorists of a crossing ahead. Crosswalks will be striped and refuge islands will be provided within the medians.
3. Crosswalks at the intersections of Western Avenue and Washington Avenue will be restriped & realigned as part of this project, along with minor sidewalk/curb ramp improvements. A more extensive reconstruction of these intersections is being considered as part of a larger intersection improvement project along both of those roadways.
4. Sidewalks within the project area will be reconstructed to create ADA-accessible walkways.
Drainage & Green Infrastructure
1. Sidewalks and roadways within the project area will be reconstructed to ensure positive drainage away from the residences on Manning Boulevard, with runoff being directed towards the grass medians between the Bridle Paths and Manning Boulevard.
2. A combination of green infrastructure practices and traditional storm water management infrastructure will be provided throughout the project corridor to direct storm water runoff away from residences and into existing drainage systems.
General
1. Tree removal will be limited to the extent possible as dictated by the City Arborist. Several trees within the project corridor have been identified as dead, dying, or in decline and have been flagged for removal by the City Arborist as part of an overall City-wide tree improvement program. Any tree removed will be replaced.
2. Existing traffic lighting within the project area will remain in place as part of this project.