Local News Florence sewer upgrade project to begin June 8 across multiple neighborhoods Florence is set to begin a major sewer upgrade impacting several neighborhoods on June 8, lasting 90 days, as city officials coordinate with local engineers. Credit: WZDX Author: Austin Pylant Published: 10:09 AM CDT June 2, 2026 Updated: 10:09 AM CDT June 2, 2026 FLORENCE, Ala. — The City of Florence Water/Wastewater Department is preparing to begin a major sewer upgrade project that will impact several neighborhoods beginning June 8, officials said. BLD Services, LLC, in coordination with Engineers of the South, will begin Phase 2 of the SRF-funded concrete and clay sanitary sewer upgrades, a project expected to take about 90 days to complete. This story continues below. More in Local Hillsboro VFD adds new EMS vehicle Huntsville residents push for action over growing noise along Research Park Boulevard Huntsville residents seek solutions to traffic noise and safety concerns from Research Park Blvd. During construction, authorized personnel from BLD Services, Engineers of the South and/or the City of Florence Water/Wastewater Department will need access to sanitary sewer infrastructure located within rights-of-way along city streets and in backyards of homes in the affected areas. Officials say work will take place across multiple subdivisions and corridors, including: Forest Hills Subdivision Wright Drive (Cloverdale Road to just east of Little John Street)Flens AvenueWaldridge StreetNottingham Road2900 Block of Alexander StreetForest Hills School Property Railroad Avenue Area 1300 Block of James Street500 Block of Malone Circle Rickwood & Edgemont Subdivisions Courtney Avenue1900 Block of Hermitage DriveFord StreetDuntreath AvenueDuntreath Circle1200 Block of Rickwood Road Florence Boulevard Area Lincoln StreetJefferson StreetOffice Depot Property Close Ad { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "NewsArticle", "headline": "Florence sewer upgrade project to begin June 8 across multiple neighborhoods", "datePublished": "10:09 AM CDT June 2, 2026", "dateModified": "10:09 AM CDT June 2, 2026", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/florence-sewer-upgrade-project-across-multiple-neighborhoods/525-570f9249-e48a-4574-a3f9-954da37d37e7" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Austin Pylant" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "WZDX", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.rocketcitynow.com/assets/shared-images/logos/amp/wzdx.png", "width": 340, "height": 60 } }, "image": null }