Overland Bridge Electric Improvement Project

Estimated Dates & Work Schedule

Anticipated Start Date: 2013-08-05
Anticipated End Date: 2013-10-31

This project has been completed. Below is the information provided to customers prior to the project start date.


Roads Affected

Atlantic Boulevard, Barton Avenue, Bertha Street, Faws Street, Flesher Avenue, Kings Avenue, Merrill Avenue, Olevia Street, Old Hickory Road, Phillips Highway, Stevens Street, Woodale Street

Project Objective

In the next few months, JEA will be in the area upgrading and replacing the main electric feeder line that serves the neighborhood. This project is being constructed in support of the Florida Department of Transportation current Overland Bridge Project. When completed, this work will increase the amperage capacity of the existing power line in the area, thereby reducing chances of overloading the circuit which can sometimes lead to unplanned power outages. In addition, JEA will also be replacing any old or deteriorated power poles along the project route as well as installing new brackets for insulators, fuses, and transformers which will also provide for better power quality and reliability. JEA will not be doing any work at the individual electric meters.

Construction Conditions

Residents will first notice locate paint marks and flags on the ground throughout the project area. These locates assist our crews in locating the existing underground utilities prior to the start of any work.

Planned Power Outages

Customers will experience brief power outages as a result of this work. JEA crews will be required to temporarily shut off power to each individual home to switch each electric service over to the new power line. Customers will be notified prior to any prolonged (more than 1 hour) planned electric outages.

Tree Trimming & Vegetation Management

JEA tree contractors will be required to complete some tree trimming and removals prior to electric crews performing the necessary upgrades. Customers will be notified in advance by JEA Forestry staff prior to any tree(s) being removed on/near your property. Please contact JEA Project Outreach at 665-7500 if you have any questions regarding a specific tree. Tree trimming around power lines improves electric system reliability by reducing the faults caused by limbs blowing/growing into power lines. Once the project is completed, JEA will continue to trim on its regular 2 1/2 year tree trimming cycle.