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Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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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 - 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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Traffic Advisory - Turbak Road Closure Overnight Dec. 3-4  News Image

Traffic Advisory - Turbak Road Closure Overnight Dec. 3-4

Nov. 24, 2025 2:30 pm

Please be advised that Turbak Drive will be closed overnight starting Dec. 3-4, 2025, for necessary railroad repair work. 

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Marine Advisory - South Gulf Cove Lock Manual Use Only Nov. 27 News Image

Marine Advisory - South Gulf Cove Lock Manual Use Only Nov. 27

Nov. 24, 2025 11:20 am

The South Gulf Cove Lock will be operational on Thursday, Nov. 27 for manual use only; lock tenders will not be available until Friday, Nov 28.

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