QUINCY (WGEM) - Quincy officials announced that construction will begin on College Avenue from North 4th Street to North 8th Street next week.

The construction is set to start on Aug. 25 and will be completed in phases.

Officials said this is part of a larger effort to enhance road conditions and replace water and sewer lines.

They said Phase One will consist of the following:

North 4th Street (US 24) will be reduced to one northbound lane at College Avenue.

Officials said US 24 southbound traffic on 3rd Street will not be affected.

Work will also be underway near the intersection of North 7th & College.

College Avenue will be closed:

From 3rd to 4th Street

From 6th to 8th Street

The city said some local businesses will be impacted, but they encourage residents to continue to sup

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