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The City of Florence will upgrade the Malden Drive sewer forcemain and lift station starting July 21, 2026, with work lasting three to four months and lane closures.
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The City of Florence will upgrade the sewer forcemain and lift station on Malden Drive starting July 21, 2026, with 3–4 months of work and temporary lane closures.
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