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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 - Atwater Street between Veterans Boulevard and Spangler Terrace Intermittent Lane Closures April 27-May 1 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Atwater Street between Veterans Boulevard and Spangler Terrace Intermittent Lane Closures April 27-May 1

April 24, 2026 1:56 pm

Atwater Street between Veterans Boulevard and Spangler Terrace will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1 for Public Works crews to perform stormwater maintenance.

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Marine Advisory - Ainger Creek Waterway under Placida Road Bridge Partially Closed April 24 News Image

Marine Advisory - Ainger Creek Waterway under Placida Road Bridge Partially Closed April 24

April 24, 2026 12:49 pm

The Ainger Creek waterway under the Placida Road Bridge is partially closed to boat traffic. The waterway is passable to boating traffic.  Please heed all warning signs for safe navigation under this bridge.

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Traffic Advisory - Placida Road Bridge, Southbound Westernmost Lane and Pedestrian Walkway Closed April 24 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Placida Road Bridge, Southbound Westernmost Lane and Pedestrian Walkway Closed April 24

April 24, 2026 12:47 pm

The southbound westernmost lane and pedestrian walkway of the Placida Road bridge over Ainger Creek is closed until further notice.

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