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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.


Director of Public Works - John Elias

John Elias

Director of Public Works

John Elias serves as the director of Public Works and oversees all divisions, staffing and projects.

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Department News

Traffic Advisory - Intermittent Lane Closures on Midway Boulevard

Traffic Advisory - Intermittent Lane Closures on Midway Boulevard

Dec. 5, 2023 1:05 pm

Intermittent lane closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Midway Boulevard, between Kings Highway to Elkcam Boulevard, starting on Monday, Dec. 11 to Wednesday, Dec. 13.

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Traffic Advisory - Lane Closures on Marathon Boulevard

Traffic Advisory - Lane Closures on Marathon Boulevard

Aug. 2, 2023 4:07 pm

Intermittent lane closures will occur on Marathon Boulevard, between Gasparilla Road to the Pioneer Trail, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Wednesday, Aug. 9 until December.

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