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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 - Apple Valley Avenue Lane Closure News Image

Traffic Advisory - Apple Valley Avenue Lane Closure

July 31, 2025 3:04 pm

Apple Valley Avenue between Burnsville Street and Gulfstream Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6 while crews work to remove speed humps.

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Traffic Advisory - Portion of Cook Brown Road Closed News Image

Traffic Advisory - Portion of Cook Brown Road Closed

July 31, 2025 1:00 pm

A portion of Cook Brown Road, from Williams Drive west to the end of the county-maintained portion of the roadway (approximately 37201 Cook Brown Road), will be closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4, through Thursday, Aug. 7, to install stormwater pipes.

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Traffic Advisory - Dorchester Street Lane Closure News Image

Traffic Advisory - Dorchester Street Lane Closure

July 30, 2025 10:43 am

The southbound right-hand lane of Dorchester Street from Bachmann Boulevard to Peachland Boulevard will be closed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Aug 4 to Friday, Aug 15 for Irby Construction to work on underground power.

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