Hamilton Circuit 312 Electric Reliability Project

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

*In some circumstances, extended hours and weekends may be necessary. 

JEA upgraded and replaced the main electric feeder line that serves the area.  When completed, this work will increase the amperage capacity of the power line, thereby reducing chances of overloading the circuit which can lead to unplanned power outages. 

The new upgraded feeder will be able to handle three times the capacity as the old feeder.  In addition, JEA will also be replacing any old or deteriorated power poles along the project route as well as installing new conductor, trip savers and hook switches which will also provide for better power quality and reliability.  This work will take place along Lakeside Drive, Euclid Street, St. Johns Avenue and Herschel Street.

JEA will not be doing any work at the individual electric meters that serve individual homes or businesses.  

Residents can expect anywhere between 5-8 large utility trucks in the area depending on the planned work activity.  Power poles will be temporarily dropped off or staged in the public right of way portion of your yard until they can be installed.  Several poles may be moved back at least 4-feet from the curb, road, or sidewalk to conform to current JEA standards for road clearances.  Most poles replaced will remain immediately adjacent to the existing pole. 

Once the poles have been placed in the ground, crews will then install the equipment on the poles followed by pulling the new electric wires between the new poles.  JEA will leave the old power poles in place until AT&T and Comcast change their facilities over to the new poles.  Once this work occurs, JEA will return to remove the old poles.

JEA may require some detours and lane closures while this work is completed.  The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office may be utilized to help direct traffic around the construction area. Please see work are map below.