Herschel Street Electric Improvement Project

Crews will not work on JEA holidays.

JEA is continuing work on a project to replace and upgrade the power lines and electrical equipment in the Avondale area. This project is occurring in multiple phases, with Phase 2 taking place on St Johns Avenue between Talbot Avenue and McDuff Avenue.  

This work includes replacing any outdated or deteriorating power poles along the project route, as well as installing new conductors, trip savers, and hook switches. Once complete, these upgrades will increase the system’s capacity to handle higher electrical loads, improve reliability for customers, and support future growth in the area.

Please see the work area maps below for further details. 

The work will occur along the City of Jacksonville rights-of-way and utility easements and will not involve the individual electric meters for homes or businesses. 

Residents can expect large utility trucks in the area as work progresses. Prior to placement, utility poles may be dropped off or temporarily staged in the public right-of-way. Customers may experience some detours and lane closures around the work area while this work is in progress. Traffic control personnel may be utilized to help direct traffic around the construction area. 

There may be times when driveways are temporarily blocked while crews are working in the immediate area. Crews will knock on doors to provide time to move vehicles prior to blocking any driveways. Please observe all construction signs, detours and general directions provided by the crews working on-site.