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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 - Cochran Boulevard Closed between Veterans Boulevard and Kenilworth Boulevard Oct. 13-Nov. 21 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Cochran Boulevard Closed between Veterans Boulevard and Kenilworth Boulevard Oct. 13-Nov. 21

Oct. 6, 2025 10:20 am

Cochran Boulevard between Veterans Boulevard and Kenilworth Boulevard will be closed starting Monday, Oct. 13 through Friday, Nov. 21 for the construction of a new roadway as part of the Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard intersection improvement project.

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Traffic Advisory - Achilles Street Closed between Burlingame Avenue and Fitzpatrick Avenue Oct. 7-8 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Achilles Street Closed between Burlingame Avenue and Fitzpatrick Avenue Oct. 7-8

Oct. 3, 2025 3:55 pm

Achilles Street between Burlingame Avenue and Fitzpatrick Avenue will be closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, and again Wednesday, Oct. 8 for Public Works crews to complete a pipe installation.

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Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard Lane closure between Eagle Street and Green Street Oct. 7 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard Lane closure between Eagle Street and Green Street Oct. 7

Oct. 2, 2025 1:46 pm

Midway Boulevard between Eagle Street and Green Street will have a lane closure 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7 for Public Works crews to complete asphalt repairs.

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