New York State Capitol Tours

An Exploration of Architecture, History, and Government
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Beginning April 13, 2026
Empire State Plaza Arterial Lane Closure

Beginning Monday, April 13, 2026, one eastbound lane of the arterial roadway will be closed for repairs, and a temporary roadway will be used for traffic merging onto I-787 and Routes 9/20. Westbound traffic will not be impacted during this period, and entry to P1, P2, and P3 parking lots will not be obstructed.
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Overhead photo of ongoing construction on the Empire State Plaza's Arterial Roadway, August 2025
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