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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 - West Tarpon Boulevard between Azalea Avenue and Edgewater Drive Intermittent Lane Closures Feb. 9-12 News Image

Traffic Advisory - West Tarpon Boulevard between Azalea Avenue and Edgewater Drive Intermittent Lane Closures Feb. 9-12

Feb. 4, 2026 1:11 pm

West Tarpon Boulevard between Azalea Avenue and Edgewater Drive will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday Feb. 9 through Thursday, Feb. 12 for Bluestreak LLC to install underground fiber.

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Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Hariet Street and Starlite Lane Intermittent Lane Closures Right-hand Eastbound Lane Feb. 4-6 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Hariet Street and Starlite Lane Intermittent Lane Closures Right-hand Eastbound Lane Feb. 4-6

Feb. 2, 2026 2:32 pm

Midway Boulevard between Hariet Street and Starlite Lane will have intermittent lane closures in the right-hand eastbound lane 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4 through Friday, Feb. 6 for Lumos Fiber to install underground fiber.

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Traffic Advisory -  Peace River Shores Boulevard from Sunflower Street to Dahoon Boulevard Lane Shift Jan. 6-Feb. 9 News Image

**REVISED** Traffic Advisory - Peace River Shores Boulevard from Sunflower Street to Dahoon Boulevard Lane Shift Jan. 6-Feb. 9

Jan. 30, 2026 12:08 pm

Peace River Shores Boulevard from Sunflower Street to Dahoon Boulevard will have a lane shift starting Tuesday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan 30Monday, Feb. 9, for Public Works crews to replace stormwater pipes.

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