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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 - Peachland Boulevard between Waterside Street and Birchcrest Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures Jan. 19-23 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Peachland Boulevard between Waterside Street and Birchcrest Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures Jan. 19-23

Jan. 15, 2026 2:22 pm

Peachland Boulevard between Waterside Street and Birchcrest Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19 through Friday, Jan. 23 for Irby Construction to install underground power. 

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Traffic Advisory - Palm Shores Boulevard Closure Overnight Jan. 14-15 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Palm Shores Boulevard Closure Overnight Jan. 14-15

Jan. 14, 2026 11:23 am

Please be advised that Palm Shores Boulevard will be closed overnight starting Wednesday, Jan.14, through Thursday, Jan. 15 for necessary railroad repair work. 

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Traffic Advisory - Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard Intersection Intermittent Lane Closures Jan. 18-26 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard Intersection Intermittent Lane Closures Jan. 18-26

Jan. 13, 2026 3:01 pm

The intersection of Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 18 through Monday, Jan. 26 for Ajax Paving to perform road paving and lane striping. 

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