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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 - Avacado Avenue between Achilles Street and Abalom Street Closed  Sept. 16-19 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Avacado Avenue between Achilles Street and Abalom Street Closed Sept. 16-19

Sep. 10, 2025 3:32 pm

Avacado Avenue between Achilles Street and Abalom Street will be closed 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 19 for Public Works crews to perform a pipe replacement and drainage maintenance.

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News Release - Burnt Store Drainage Study Public Meeting

News Release - Burnt Store Drainage Study Public Meeting

Sep. 10, 2025 2:17 pm

Charlotte County Public Works staff and Kimley-Horn will hold a public meeting from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23 in the Sanctuary at the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church located at 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda.

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Traffic Advisory - Jennings Boulevard between Wadsworth Avenue and Foresman Boulevard Closed Sept. 17 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Jennings Boulevard between Wadsworth Avenue and Foresman Boulevard Closed Sept. 17

Sep. 9, 2025 10:13 am

Jennings Boulevard between Wadsworth Avenue and Foresman Boulevard will be closed 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17 for Accurate Drilling Systems to complete asphalt restoration.

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