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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 - Wintergarden Avenue Bridge Closure March 18 through July 1 News Image

**REVISED** Traffic Advisory - Wintergarden Avenue Bridge Closure March 18 through July 1

June 4, 2026 1:18 pm

The Wintergarden Avenue Bridge will be closed from Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, April 17Wednesday, July 1. This bridge closure is required for bridge rehabilitation work. 

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Traffic Advisory - Forrest Nelson Boulevard between Peachland Boulevard and East Corktree Circle Intermittent Lane Closures June 8-11 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Forrest Nelson Boulevard between Peachland Boulevard and East Corktree Circle Intermittent Lane Closures June 8-11

June 3, 2026 9:52 am

Forrest Nelson Boulevard between Peachland Boulevard and East Corktree Circle will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11 for Irby Construction to install underground fiber.

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New Online Community Speaker Request

New Online Community Speaker Request

May 28, 2026 5:23 pm

Charlotte County has launched a Community Speaker Request page to make it easy to request speakers for meetings and events.

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