Woodcock Drive Sewer Improvement Project

Estimated Dates & Work Schedule

Anticipated Start Date: 2023-11-06
Anticipated End Date: 2023-12-09

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

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

Project Objective

A contractor working for JEA (Murphy Pipeline Contractors) replaced portions of sanitary sewer main line on Woodcock Drive between Bird Avenue and Carmichael Avenue. 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 will primarily occur 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. Upon completion of the project, any existing pavement, grass, curb, gutter, driveways or sidewalks affected during construction was returned to its pre-construction condition.