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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 - Kings Highway between Tiseo Boulevard and Village Drive Left-Hand Turn Lanes Closed Overnight News Image

Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway between Tiseo Boulevard and Village Drive Left-Hand Turn Lanes Closed Overnight

Aug. 4, 2026 1:21 pm

The left-hand turn lanes on Kings Highway between Tiseo Boulevard and Village Drive will be closed 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5 for Public Works crews to install a new traffic signal cabinet.

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Traffic Advisory - Peachland Boulevard between Hallcrest Terrace and Veterans Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures News Image

Traffic Advisory - Peachland Boulevard between Hallcrest Terrace and Veterans Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures

Aug. 3, 2026 4:13 pm

Peachland Boulevard between Hallcrest Terrace and Veterans Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures Tuesday, Aug. 4 through Friday, Aug. 14 for Lumos Fiber to install underground fiber. 

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Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway Traffic Pattern Change at Sandhill Boulevard Intersection News Image

Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway Traffic Pattern Change at Sandhill Boulevard Intersection

Aug. 3, 2026 1:20 pm

The Kings Highway traffic pattern change at Sandhill Boulevard is scheduled to start Monday, Aug. 10.  This traffic pattern will affect northbound traffic between Interstate 75 and Sandhill Boulevard.

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