Martin Luther King Parkway Water Main Improvement Project
Estimated Dates & Work Schedule
Anticipated End Date: 2026-03-31
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) replaced and upgraded 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 had reached the end of their useful service lives and were proactively replaced to ensure the continued reliability of the water system that serves the community.
This work included the replacement of the existing water main and 175 individual water meters and services (to the property line) along the project route. This work also included the installation and/or replacement of 14 fire hydrants. This project will increase water pressure, provide improved system reliability and enhanced fire protection.
Construction Areas
Construction primarily occurred in City of Jacksonville rights-of-way, roads, and easements.
Restoration of the Project Area
Restoration of the project area typically begins 2-3 weeks after the new water main has been installed, tested and cleared for use. 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
