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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 - Washington Loop Road between Walnut Drive and Prairie Creek Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures June 8 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Washington Loop Road between Walnut Drive and Prairie Creek Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures June 8

June 4, 2026 3:49 pm

Washington Loop Road between Walnut Drive and Prairie Creek Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, June 8 for Public Works crews to repair a section of guardrail.

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Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Eagle Street and U.S. 41 Intermittent Lane Closures June 8-10 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Midway Boulevard between Eagle Street and U.S. 41 Intermittent Lane Closures June 8-10

June 4, 2026 3:48 pm

Midway Boulevard between Eagle Street and U.S. 41 will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, June 8 through Wednesday, June 10 for Bluestreak to install underground fiber.

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Traffic Advisory - Wintergarden Avenue Bridge Closure March 18 through July 1 News Image

**REVISED** Traffic Advisory - Wintergarden Avenue Bridge Closure March 18 through July 1

June 4, 2026 1:18 pm

The Wintergarden Avenue Bridge will be closed from Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, April 17Wednesday, July 1. This bridge closure is required for bridge rehabilitation work. 

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