JEA Rises Above River with New Power Lines | Jacksonville News

JEA’s massive riverline upgrade is in full swing, with helicopters hoisting crews to 375-foot towers to install new high-voltage lines across the St. Johns River—clearing the way for giant cargo ships bound for Blount Island. Precision is critical over the 2,000-foot span, and with six new lines going up, power will be live by year’s end before the old towers come down. This engineering marvel promises safer navigation and stronger grid reliability, showcasing the grit and scale of modern infrastructure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e039f83260ffa01