Martin Luther King Parkway Water Main Improvement Project
Estimated Dates & Work Schedule
Anticipated End Date: 2026-01-30
Dates and times are highly subject to change. In some circumstances, evening and weekend work hours may be required.
Project Objective
A contractor working for JEA (Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors) is continuing work to replace and upgrade approximately 4,550 linear feet of aging water main infrastructure along Martin Luther King (MLK) Parkway on W. 21st Street from Abbott Street to Fairfax Street and from east side of MLK Pkwy and I-95 Interchange to Mars Avenue; and approximately 1,750 linear feet along N. Myrtle Avenue from W. 15th Street to W. 22nd Street.
These sections of pipe have reached the end of their useful service lives and must be proactively replaced to ensure the continued reliability of the water system that serves the community.
This work includes the replacement of the existing water main and 175 individual water meters and services (to the property line) along the project route. This work will also include the installation and/or replacement of 14 fire hydrants. Once completed, this project will increase water pressure, provide improved system reliability and enhanced fire protection.
Construction Areas
Work is occurring in City of Jacksonville rights-of-way and easements.
Construction Conditions
For the safety of crews and the public, temporary, intermittent road closures and detours will be implemented. Traffic control flagging personnel may be utilized during working hours to ensure vehicles may safely pass through the work area.
Contractor work hours and maintenance of traffic may change throughout the duration of the project. Temporary road closures may also be required at nearby intersections when crews tie the new water main into the existing water main.
Please observe all construction signs, detours and general directions provided by the crews working on-site.
N. Myrtle Avenue - Temporary Road Closures & Extended Work Hours - 11/30-12/5
For the safety of both workers and the public, temporary and intermittent lane closures will be in place on N. Myrtle Avenue between Martin Luther King (MLK) Parkway and W. 14th Street while the work is underway.
Crews will continue connecting individual homes and businesses to the newly installed water line. Some work may occur during the late evening or early morning hours to help maintain steady progress toward project completion.
Access to the Mary Eaves Apartments will be limited but maintained during construction. Residents and visitors to the Mary Eaves Apartments can access the complex from 16th Street West as portions of N. Myrtle Avenue will be closed. Access route signage will be provided to help direct Mary Eaves Apartment’s traffic from the N. Myrtle Avenue road closure to the apartment complex. Please see the detour map below for details.
N. MYRTLE AVENUE INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSURES – MARY EAVES APARTMENTS LIMITED ACCESS:
- Anticipated Start Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025*
- Estimated Completion Date: December 5, 2025*
*Dates are highly subject to change.
Planned Water Outages
Some customers may experience minor interruptions to their water service. JEA will notify customers at least 48-hours prior to any planned water outages. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused by this construction work.
Restoration of the Project Area
Restoration of the project area will begin soon after the new water main has been installed, tested and cleared for use. Upon completion of the project, any existing pavement, grass, curb, gutter, driveways or sidewalks affected during construction will be returned to its pre-construction condition.
Overall Project Work Area Map
