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What is being described as "a major water system upgrade" is underway in Ilion, New York today.

UPDATE: 12/16/2015 3:58am This traffic advisory remains in effect Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 6:30am to 5:00pm.

A travel advisory is in effect for Utica today.

A travel advisory is in effect for Utica today.

A travel advisory is in effect for Utica today.

UPDATE: 11/23/2015 10:55am Traffic is down to one lane but is no longer being diverted from Oriskany Boulevard.

A traffic advisory is being issued for Utica this afternoon.

A traffic advisory is in effect for Utica today.

UPDATE: 11/09/2015 10:40am: State Route 80 in Van Hornesville has been reopened.

The city of Utica is one of the best cities in the world, however no city is perfect. One of the things that frustrates people most are traffic problems. One of the biggest sources of traffic jams are stop lights. Again, these are mechanical devices that are expected to malfunction at some point, but there are some areas of this city where it seems to be an ongoing annoyance.

A traffic advisory will be in effect for the Utica and Marcy area for next week.

UPDATE: 10/19/2015 10:06am Authorities say that there is no official boil water advisory in place at this time.  However, residents are advised to boil the water if it appears discolored in any way.