Verona Avenue Water Improvement Project
Estimated Dates & Work Schedule
Anticipated End Date: 2026-07-31
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*
*In some circumstances, extended hours and weekends may be required.
Project Objective
As part of the Small Diameter Pipe Replacement Project to modernize more than 200 miles of JEA’s existing potable water distribution system. JEA crews are working in your area to replace and upgrade portions of the water lines on Ortega Forest Drive from Ortega Island Drive to Verona Avenue, Verona Avenue from Ortega Forest Drive to Water Oak Lane, King Richard Road from Eton Lane to Avon Lane, Queen Lane from Verona Avenue to Avon Lane, Milstead Road from Westfield Road to Martingale Road, Westfield Road from Water Oak Lane to Milstead Road, Homestead Road from Milstead Road to Water Oak Lane, Tanbark Road from Milstead Road to Water Oak Lane, and Martingale Road from Milstead Road to Water Oak Lane. Once complete, this project will improve water pressure and enhance the overall quality and reliability of water service in the area.
Construction Areas
Work will primarily occur in City of Jacksonville rights-of-way and easements.
Construction Conditions
Residents will have access to their homes and local traffic will be permitted to drive (with caution) within the construction area. However, there may be times when driveway access is limited, particularly when crews are working directly in front of homes or businesses. In such cases, crews will knock on doors to provide notice of any prolonged blockage of driveways.
Please observe all construction signs, detours and general directions provided by the crews working on-site.
Restoration of the Project Area
Restoration of the project area will begin typically begin 2-3 weeks after the project has been completed. Any existing grass, sprinklers, pavement, curb, gutter, driveways and/or sidewalks affected during construction will be returned to their pre-construction condition.
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.
Overall Project Area Map
