Martin Luther King Parkway Water Main Improvement Project
Estimated Dates & Work Schedule
Anticipated End Date: 2025-10-17
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.
Myrtle Avenue North - Temporary Overnight Lane Closure - September 24, 2025
The contractor will be working on Myrtle Avenue North between 18th Street West and 16th Street West to perform underground utility work. For the safety of crews and the public, the contractor will be required to temporarily close and detour northbound traffic on Myrtle Avenue North between 16th Street West and 18th Street West while work is completed. JEA encourages drivers to plan for potential delays and use caution in the area.
MYRTLE AVENUE NORTH - TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURE:
Anticipated Start Date/Time: September 24th at 7:00 p.m.*
Estimated Completion Date/Time: September 25th at 6:00 a.m.*
*Dates and times are highly subject to change.
Residents and/or businesses will be provided access to their driveways and will be permitted to drive (with caution) around the work area. There may be times when driveways are temporarily blocked while crews are working directly in front of homes or businesses. Crews will knock on doors to provide time to move vehicles prior to blocking any driveways.
Abbott Street and 20th Street - Temporary Intersection Closure - September 24 - October 1
For the safety of crews and the public, the contractor will be required to temporarily close and detour traffic at the intersection of Abbott Street and 20th Street while this work is actively underway. Pedestrian access near the intersection will be limited during work hours. Access to nearby sidewalks may be limited during portions of the work. Please use caution when walking in these areas. A map of the work area is provided below.
ABBOTT STREET & 20TH STREET – INTERSECTION CLOSURE:
Anticipated Start Date: September 24, 2025*
Estimated Completion Date: October 1, 2025*
*Dates are highly subject to change.
This work will occur along the City of Jacksonville rights-of-way and utility easements. Residents and/or businesses will be provided access to their driveways and will be permitted to drive (with caution) around the work area. There may be times when driveways are temporarily blocked while crews are working directly in front of homes or businesses. 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.
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
