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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 - Midway Boulevard between Green Street and Albury Drive Intermittent Lane Closures April 23-24 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Green Street and Albury Drive Intermittent Lane Closures April 23-24

April 21, 2026 12:35 pm

Midway Boulevard eastbound, right-hand lane between Green Street and Albury Drive will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 23 through Friday, April 24 for Bluestreak to install underground fiber.

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Traffic Advisory - Hinton Street between Lorenzo Avenue and Faraday Street Intermittent Lane Closures April 22 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Hinton Street between Lorenzo Avenue and Faraday Street Intermittent Lane Closures April 22

April 21, 2026 12:26 pm

Hinton Street between Lorenzo Avenue and Faraday Street will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 22 for Bluestreak to install underground fiber.

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Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway Widening Project from Sandhill Boulevard to Desoto County Line April 27 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway Widening Project from Sandhill Boulevard to Desoto County Line April 27

April 20, 2026 2:48 pm

The Kings Highway widening project from Sandhill Boulevard to Desoto County Line is scheduled to start Monday, April 27. This project will provide a continuous four-lane divided highway from the I-75 interchange to the DeSoto County line and continuing to Arcadia as part of the DeSoto County project. Protected left-turn lanes will also be installed at critical locations to improve safety and traffic operations.

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