Public Works 
Road Watch
August 24, 2009 - November 30, 2009
Port Charlotte, FL – A portion of Peachland Boulevard—between Veronica Street and Forrest Nelson Boulevard—will be closed to all traffic on August 24, 2009, at 8:00 a.m., and will remain closed through November 30, 2009. This closure is necessary for the construction of a new box culvert across the Sunset Waterway. Traffic will be detoured down Forrest Nelson and Veronica to Quesada Boulevard.
January 12, 2009 - January, 2010
Port Charlotte, FL – Monday, January 12, 2009, at 9:00 a. m., Toledo Blade Boulevard traffic will be shifting onto the new pavement recently installed east of the existing roadway to allow for the reconstruction of the old pavement as part of a joint project with the City of North Port and Benderson Development. This project increases Toledo Blade Boulevard to four lanes from US 41 in Charlotte County to I-75 in the City of North Port. The shifting of traffic is necessary to allow the contractor to construct drainage improvements, place a new sidewalk, and install roadway lighting along the entire length of the project. Anticipated project completion is January 2010, when all lanes will be open to traffic. Motorists are urged to use caution and be alert for differing traffic patterns when traveling through the project construction zone.
July 2009 - February 2011
Punta Gorda, FL – Improvements to Aqui Esta Drive are continuing with periodic lane closures on Aqui Esta Drive, from US 41 to Bal Harbor Boulevard until project completion expected in February 2011. Detour signs and flaggers are present to direct traffic around the closures. Drivers are urged to use alternate routes and exercise caution while traveling in the area.
March 15, 2008 - Until Further Notice
Manchester Lock Light to be Turned Off: Port Charlotte, Florida - The light at the lock in the Manchester Waterway will be turned off beginning Saturday, March 15, 2008, until further notice as construction begins on the removal of the lock. Boaters are urged to use caution in that area when navigating the waterway after dark.
