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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 - Peachland Boulevard between Kensington Street and Waterside Street Intermittent Lane Closures Dec. 8-19 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Peachland Boulevard between Kensington Street and Waterside Street Intermittent Lane Closures Dec. 8-19

Dec. 3, 2025 1:24 pm

Peachland Boulevard between Kensington Street and Waterside Street will have intermittent lane closures 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8 through Friday, Dec. 19 for Irby Construction to install underground power.

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Traffic Advisory - O’Hara Drive Bridge over Atlantis Waterway Closed Dec. 8-Jan. 7 News Image

Traffic Advisory - O’Hara Drive Bridge over Atlantis Waterway Closed Dec. 8-Jan. 7

Dec. 3, 2025 10:20 am

he O’Hara Drive bridge over Atlantis Waterway will be closed from Monday, Dec. 8, through Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

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Traffic Advisory - Temporary Lane Closures for Tree Trimming and Mulching Dec. 4-11 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Temporary Lane Closures for Tree Trimming and Mulching Dec. 4-11

Nov. 25, 2025 10:25 am

There will be temporary lane closures in numerous locations around the county from Dec. 4 through Dec. 11 while workers perform tree trimming and spread mulch in road medians.

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