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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 - Rampart Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures Nov. 18  News Image

Traffic Advisory - Rampart Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures Nov. 18

Nov. 14, 2025 3:42 pm

Rampart Boulevard, near Victoria Estates Street, will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 for Public Works crews to perform stormwater pipe repair.

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Traffic Advisory - Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard Intersection Overnight Traffic Signal Replacement Nov. 17 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard Intersection Overnight Traffic Signal Replacement Nov. 17

Nov. 14, 2025 7:50 am

The intersection of Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard, starting at 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17 will have no working traffic signals. Charlotte County Sheriff deputies will be on site to monitor and direct traffic.

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Traffic Advisory - Westchester Boulevard between Kings Highway and Brooklyn Avenue Intermittent Lane Closures Nov. 18-19 News Image

**REVISED** Traffic Advisory - Westchester Boulevard between Kings Highway and Brooklyn Avenue Intermittent Lane Closures Nov. 18-19

Nov. 12, 2025 10:06 am

Westchester Boulevard between Kings Highway and Brooklyn Avenue will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12 through Thursday, Nov. 13 Tuesday, Nov. 18 through Wednesday, Nov 19 for Public Works crews to conduct roadway striping.

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