Islamorada Water Main Project Wraps Up

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s first transmission main replacement project is nearing completion, and the final paving for the Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement Project will take place this month, with restoration and landscaping to follow.

“With the final phases of this project in motion, it’s an exciting time for the FKAA as we continue our work to replace the most vulnerable sections of our 130-mile transmission main,” FKAA Executive Director Greg Veliz said. “We are already ahead of schedule on replacing the 1.5-mile stretch of main in Windley Key, and work to replace the transmission main in Plantation Key is scheduled to begin in fall 2024.”

The paving operation in Islamorada, between Mile Marker 79.5 and Mile Marker 84 is expected to begin on Sept. 15, and last three to five days. Work will take place at night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and a rolling lane closure will be in effect while the crew is paving.

After paving is complete, the crew will need to wait two weeks until they can stripe the road. Following the paving work, FKAA will complete final restoration and landscaping in the project area, according to the FKAA.

The Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement Project is on track to be completed six months ahead of schedule.

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