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Public Works

APWA AccreditationThe Public Works Department utilizes a skilled, engaged workforce to enhance the quality of life for Charlotte County residents by continually improving infrastructure and providing services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of the community.

The Public Works Department builds and maintains roadways, bridges, navigable waterways, stormwater infrastructure, traffic lights and signs, rights-of-ways and landscaping in unincorporated areas of Charlotte County while protecting and preserving the environment.

The Department further provides solid waste management including curbside service and operation of the landfill, manages mosquito and aquatic weed control programs and operates the Indian Spring and Lieutenant Carl Bailey Cemeteries.

Department News

Traffic Advisory - Westchester Boulevard between Kings Highway and Brooklyn Avenue Intermittent Lane Closures Nov. 12-13 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Westchester Boulevard between Kings Highway and Brooklyn Avenue Intermittent Lane Closures Nov. 12-13

Nov. 6, 2025 3:38 pm

Westchester Boulevard between Kings Highway and Brooklyn Avenue will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12 through Thursday, Nov. 13 for Public Works crews to conduct roadway striping.

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Traffic Advisory - Harbor Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures between Peachland Boulevard and Manatee Avenue Nov. 14-18 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Harbor Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures between Peachland Boulevard and Manatee Avenue Nov. 14-18

Nov. 6, 2025 9:47 am

Harbor Boulevard between Peachland Boulevard and Manatee Avenue will have intermittent lane closures 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday Nov. 14 through Tuesday Nov. 18 for Irby Construction to install underground power.

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Traffic Advisory - Hillsborough Boulevard at Atwater Street Intersection Intermittent Lane Closures Nov. 7 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Hillsborough Boulevard at Atwater Street Intersection Intermittent Lane Closures Nov. 7

Nov. 5, 2025 2:40 pm

Hillsborough Boulevard at the Atwater Street intersection will have intermittent lane closures 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 for Ajax Paving to complete road resurfacing.

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