Southside Integrated Pipe System Segment 3

Estimated Dates & Work Schedule

Anticipated Start Date: 2024-02-12
Anticipated End Date: 2025-09-30

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*

*In some circumstances, extended hours and weekends may be required. Note: There will be times when 24-hour work operations will be required. JEA will notify residents prior to overnight work. 

Project Objective

A contractor working for JEA (Garney Construction) is contining work on the third and final phase of an overall project to construct a new water transmission pipeline between two major water treatment grids located in JEA’s Duval County service territory. This project will allow JEA the ability to transport excess water supply from the north side of the St. Johns River to the south side of the river to better meet increased Potable Water demand in the southerly portion of the JEA service area.

Once the new water transmission line is constructed and placed on-line, it will result in a direct offset of water withdrawal from the South Grid. Once completed, this project will promote conservation of the Floridian aquifer by lessening JEA's water resource withdrawal demand from its southern Raw Water well fields.

This third and final phase of the project involves the installation of approximately 41,200 feet of 30-inch ductile iron water main from the JEA electric easement at the end of Validus Dr to the Greenland Water Treatment Plant on Philips Hwy (US 1).

Construction Conditions

Construction will occur in City and State rights-of-way and easements, and within the electric transmission line easement(s) located near homes and businesses. For the safety of crews and the general public, temporary road closures and detours will be required while work progresses along the project route. During the course of this work, access to your residences and businesses will be maintained.  JEA will send emails to notify residents directly impacted by these temporary road closures and detours in advance.  

Temporary Road Closures on Burnt Mill Road

For the safety of our crews and the general public, the contractor will be required to temporarily close and detour traffic in the eastbound lane of Burnt Mill Road between Gate Parkway and Validus Drive while the contractor installs the new water line beneath the existing travel lane. The contractor will also be required to close the center turn lane in this area to complete the work. Royal Crest Drive and the entrance to the James Island community will remain open throughout the entire work operation. JEA will directional drill the water line segment located at the entrance/exit to the James Island community to prevent disruption of traffic.

BURNT MILL ROAD  – TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE AND DETOUR:
Anticipated Start Date: March 11, 2024*
Estimated Completion Date: September 2024*
*Dates are highly subject to change. 

Construction will occur in City and State rights-of-way and easements, and within the electric transmission line easement(s) located near homes and businesses. During the course of this work, access to your residences and businesses will be maintained.  JEA will continue to send emails to notify residents directly impacted by these temporary road closures and detours in advance.  

SIPS Segment 3 - Burnt Mill Detour 3.1.24

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. 

Restoration of the Project Area

Restoration of the project area will begin soon after the project has been completed. Any existing grass, sprinklers, pavement, curb, gutter, driveways and/or sidewalks affected during construction will be returned to its pre-construction condition. 

Overall Project Area Map

SIPS Segment 3 Project Map