Albany Skyway

'This building was just so inspiring'.

An unused highway ramp and an eyesore near Albany are finally going to be used as a walkway and bike path to downtown Albany. Construction will begin this month on the seldom-used ramp and be finished by the end of the year. This is part of the revitalization of the downtown Albany area to create an easier way for pedestrians and bicyclists to access the city.

It seems like forever ago that we heard about the idea of the Albany Skyway. We heard that it was officially happening and a sketch and then nothing. Well, finally we have an update on where it stands and when we can expect construction.

I live in Albany, I love it here and I want only great things for my city but I was scratching my head a bit when I saw the news about the proposed 3.1 million dollar Skyway that Governor Cuomo announced on Monday 'will transform the Clinton Avenue ramp off the northbound side of Interstate 787 into the Albany Skyway'.  3.1 million dollars is a lot of money, and many people feel that something lik