Martin Luther King Parkway Water Main Improvement Project
Estimated Dates & Work Schedule
Anticipated End Date: 2025-08-31
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) 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 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 will include 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 Conditions
For the safety of our crews and the general public, we will be required to temporarily close one travel lane while the new water main is installed. Traffic control flagging personnel may be utilized during working hours to ensure vehicles may safely pass through in both directions. Traffic in both directions will be permitted to drive (with caution) through the project area when crews are not working.
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. Please see the work area map below.
N. Myrtle Avenue - Temporary Road Closure - June 3-30, 2025
Crews will soon begin the final phase of the project to upgrade the existing water main on N. Myrtle Avenue between MLK Parkway and W. 15th Street. For the safety of both crews and the public, the contractor will temporarily close and detour traffic on Myrtle Avenue between 16th Street and 18th Street. In addition, MLK Parkway between 18th Street and 15th Street, as well as 16th Street, will also be closed to through traffic. However, local access will be maintained. Please refer to the map on the reverse side of this document for detour routes and additional information.
This work was originally scheduled earlier in the year but had to be postponed to avoid disrupting Stanton College Preparatory School during the academic year. It is now planned to take place over their summer break to minimize impact to the school.
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 W. 16th Street as portions of N. Myrtle Avenue will be closed.
N. MYRTLE AVENUE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE:
- Anticipated Start Date: June 3, 2025*
- Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2025*
*Dates are highly subject to change.
W. 20th Street & Martin Luther King Parkway - Roadway Restoration - Overnight Road Closures 5/28/25 through 5/31/25
A paving subcontractor will soon complete final roadway restoration and paving on W. 20th Street Expressway/Martin Luther King (MLK) Parkway at N. Myrtle Avenue. To ensure the safety of both crews and the public, the contractor will be required to temporarily close individual travel lanes each night for four (4) consecutive nights while the work is underway. This work will take place overnight to minimize disruptions during peak traffic hours. The travel lanes will reopen each morning, allowing normal traffic flow during the day.
Please refer to the map below for details on the work area and detour route. JEA encourages drivers to plan for potential delays in this area.
W. 20TH ST EXPRESSWAY/MLK PARKWAY – NIGHTLY ROAD CLOSURES:
Anticipated Start Date: May 28, 2025*
Estimated Completion Date: May 30, 2025*
Overnight Working Hours: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
*Dates are highly subject to change.
This work will occur along the City of Jacksonville rights-of-way and utility easements. Electronic message boards will be placed to alert motorists of the road closure. Please observe all construction signs, detours and general directions provided by the crews working on-site.
We kindly ask all residents within the roadway restoration zone to remove any vehicles, equipment, and trash receptacles from the street during the dates and times listed above. Access to streets and driveways in the immediate work area will be limited during this time. Please note that any vehicles left on the street during the posted work hours may be subject to towing.
This work will not impact your normal JEA electric, water, or sewer service.
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
