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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.


Public Works Director - John Elias

John Elias

Public Works Director

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 Closure at Bridge #014054 Appleton Blvd. over the Santa Cruz Waterway News Image

Traffic Advisory - Intermittent Lane Closure at Bridge #014054 Appleton Blvd. over the Santa Cruz Waterway

Oct. 22, 2024 8:49 am

Intermittent lane closures will occur on Appleton Blvd. Bridge over the Santa Cruz Waterway on Wednesday, Oct. 23. 

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Traffic Advisory - Road Closed between 635-609 Corrientes Circle News Image

Traffic Advisory - Road Closed between 635-609 Corrientes Circle

Oct. 21, 2024 3:16 pm

The road between 635 Corrientes Circle and 609 Corrientes Circle will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22.

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South Gulf Cove Lock Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

South Gulf Cove Lock Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Oct. 15, 2024 1:49 pm

The South Gulf Cove lock has reopened for daily manned operation from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. only.

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