El Morro Drive Sewer Improvement Project
Estimated Dates & Work Schedule
Anticipated End Date: 2023-11-30
Monday thorough Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*
*In some circumstances, evening hours and weekends may be required.
Project Objective
A contractor working for JEA (Murphy Pipeline Contractors) replaced portions of sanitary sewer main line on El Morro Drive. These sewer lines were proactively replaced to ensure the reliability of the sewer system that serves the neighborhood. Failures to sewer mains can potentially cause major sewer back-ups, environmental harm and roadway issues if not repaired promptly. This project will increase the reliability of the sewer system and help prevent future sewer main breaks.
Construction Conditions
Construction primarily occurred in City of Jacksonville rights-of-way, roads, and easements.
This sewer installation was completed using the pipe bursting method of construction. This method is less disruptive to neighborhoods than the traditional open-cut method of replacing sewer lines, and the overall project duration is typically shorter. Watch a video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5JRzpwSbUs.
Restoration of the Project Area
Restoration of the project area typically begins 2-3 weeks after the new sewer line has been installed, tested and cleared for use. Any existing pavement, grass, curb, gutter, driveways or sidewalks affected during construction was returned to its pre-construction condition.