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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 - Intermittent Lane Closures on U.S. 41 and Edgewater Drive June 11-19 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Intermittent Lane Closures on U.S. 41 and Edgewater Drive June 11-19

June 8, 2026 2:07 pm

U.S. 41 and Edgewater Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, June 11 through, Friday, June 12, and again from Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19 for Walkers Service to install landscaping in the medians.

  • U.S. 41 between Harbor Boulevard and Forrest Nelson Boulevard
  • Edgewater Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Midway Boulevard

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Traffic Advisory - Dorchester Street Multiple Intersection Road Closures June 12 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Dorchester Street Multiple Intersection Road Closures June 12

June 8, 2026 2:05 pm

There will be multiple intersection closures to be milled and repaved by Andrew Sitework 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, June 12.

  • Intersection of Dorchester Street and Peachland Boulevard
  • Intersection of Dorchester Street and Quesada Boulevard

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Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Eagle Street and U.S. 41 Intermittent Lane Closures June 8-10 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Eagle Street and U.S. 41 Intermittent Lane Closures June 8-10

June 4, 2026 3:48 pm

Midway Boulevard between Eagle Street and U.S. 41 will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, June 8 through Wednesday, June 10 for Bluestreak to install underground fiber.

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