Roosevelt Boulevard Water Main Relocation Project

Estimated Dates & Work Schedule

Anticipated Start Date: 2014-02-13
Anticipated End Date: 2014-05-31

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

Roads Affected

Irvington Avenue, Marquette Avenue, Melrose Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (US 17), Shirley Avenue, Woodmere Street

Project Objective

JEA crews will be relocating a portion of the existing water mains along Roosevelt Boulevard (US 17) from Woodmere Street to San Juan Avenue. These pipes are being replaced and relocated in preparation for the upcoming Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) drainage and road improvements. The Florida Department of Transportation drainage improvement project is anticipated to begin in August 2014 and estimated to be completed by March 2015.

The majority of the construction will occur at the intersections of Roosevelt Boulevard (US 17) and Shirley Avenue, Marquette Avenue, Irvington Avenue, Melrose Avenue, and Woodmere Street. These are the locations of the drainage structures that will be replaced during the FDOT project. JEA has been asked by the FDOT to relocate these water lines to accommodate the new drainage structures.

Construction Conditions

Construction will primarily occur in the City of Jacksonville and Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) rights of way, roads and easements. There will be times when roads and intersections will have limited access while the water main is installed but the flow of traffic will be maintained.

Sections of driveways may need to be removed and replaced to install the pipe. Residents and businesses affected will be notified in advance by crews to allow for removal of vehicles prior to driveway construction.

Please observe all construction signs, detours, and general directions provided by the JEA crews working onsite. We apologize in advance for any traffic delays caused by this work.

Water Outages

Some customers may experience minor interruptions to their water service. JEA will notify customers 48 hours prior to any planned outages. Please contact JEA directly at 665-7500 if you have any specific questions or concerns.

Restoration of Project Area

Restoration of the project area will begin after the new water main has been installed, tested and cleared for use. Upon completion of the project, any existing pavement, grass, curb, gutter, driveways or sidewalks affected during construction will be returned to its pre-construction condition.