About a year and a half ago, in November 2024, the city put up warning barricades at a spot on the Dave Clark Riverfront Path where adjoining plates had separated and opened a gap. The barricades are still there, and so is the gap.
In December 2024, City Manager Peter Troedsson reported to the council on widespread vandalism in Albany parks. He mentioned the path as an example.
“The cover for an expansion joint near the Wheelhouse was stolen,” he wrote at the time. “The replacement part costs over $1,000 and is on order.”…