Charlotte Public Works Department

06/10/2026

🚧 SHEPHERD STREET RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE 🚧

Please be advised that the Shepherd Street railroad crossing will be closed to all traffic from **June 22 through June 26** while the railroad completes repairs to the crossing.

A detour map is included below to help motorists navigate around the closure. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow all posted traffic control signs.

🏠 **Access to homes in the area will be maintained throughout the project. **

🌳 **Lincoln Park will remain open and accessible during the closure. **

These improvements are being completed by the railroad to maintain a safe and reliable crossing for motorists and trains alike.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this important work is completed.

📍 Location: Shepherd Street Railroad Crossing
📅 Closure Dates: June 22–26

06/09/2026

🚧 **Road Improvement Program – Phase 2 Begins June 22!** 🚧

The City of Charlotte is excited to announce that **Phase 2 of our 2026 Road Improvement Program** is scheduled to begin on **Monday, June 22, 2026**. This next phase includes improvements on several streets throughout the community, with **paving operations anticipated to be completed by June 30, weather permitting.**

Phase 2 includes Jefferson from E Shaw St. to Warren Ave., Paine Dr. from E Shepherd St. to terminus, St. Mary's Blvd from E Shepherd St. to E 3rd St. and Tirrell Rd from S. Cochran Ave. to Emerald Dr.

During construction, residents can expect temporary traffic restrictions, lane closures, and brief access delays in active work zones. We ask everyone to slow down, follow posted signage, and use caution around crews and equipment to help keep workers and motorists safe.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as these important improvements are completed. Together, we're investing in safer, smoother streets for our community.

**Questions or Concerns?**
City of Charlotte – Department of Public Works
📞 517-543-8855
📍 111 E. Lawrence Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813

**Stephanie Whitney**
Director of Public Works
City of Charlotte
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06/04/2026

🏗️ Out With the Old, Making Way for the Future! 🚧

This week marks a significant milestone as the former MDOT garage is being demolished and cleared from the site. While it’s always a little bittersweet to see a long-standing structure come down, this project represents progress and new opportunities for our community.

Our crews and contractors have been working hard to safely demolish the building, manage debris, and prepare the area for its next chapter. This work is an important step toward improving and revitalizing the space for future use.

Thank you to everyone for your patience during the demolition process and for supporting continued investment in our community. We’re excited to see what comes next!

📸 Check out these photos showing the transformation already underway.

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06/02/2026

🎶🌳 The Stage is Set for Summer! 🌳🎶

Our Charlotte Department of Public Works crew has been hard at work preparing the Historic Courthouse Lawn for another fantastic season of the Summer Concert Series!

This morning, DPW staff assembled the stage that will soon host talented musicians, family gatherings, and summer memories throughout the season. From setting up equipment to ensuring the venue is safe and ready for visitors, our team is proud to help make these community events possible.

When you attend a concert this summer, take a moment to appreciate the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating these experiences for our community. Thank you to our DPW crew for their dedication and teamwork!

We can’t wait to see everyone enjoying music on the lawn once again. Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends and family, and join us for a summer filled with great entertainment right in the heart of Charlotte!

🎵 See you on the Courthouse Lawn! 🎵

05/28/2026

Today we stand with our fellow public works and transportation professionals across Michigan as we mourn the loss of two MDOT road workers.

Every member of a road crew, utility crew, or DPW team deserves to make it home safely at the end of their shift. Work zones are someone’s workplace — and a moment of distraction behind the wheel can change lives forever.

As you travel through work zones, please slow down, stay alert, put distractions away, and move over when possible.

We keep the families, friends, and coworkers affected by this tragedy in our thoughts.

05/27/2026

🚧👷Keeping our roads in better condition takes more than just repairs — it also takes preventative maintenance!🛣🚧

This video highlights the 2025 Reclamite application process, a pavement preservation treatment used on newer asphalt roads to help extend the life of the roadway and protect the investment made by our community.

Reclamite works by restoring essential oils back into the asphalt surface, helping reduce drying, cracking, and weather-related wear over time. Applying treatments like this at the right time can help delay costly reconstruction projects and keep roads smoother and safer for years to come.

Preventative maintenance is one of the many tools used to improve the long-term condition of our streets while making the most of taxpayer dollars. 🚧

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/26/2026

Don’t forget this week!!

🌳🚛 The Charlotte Department of Public Works is ready to help our community clean up after the recent storms!

Next week, May 26–28, 2026, DPW crews will be moving throughout the city collecting storm branches to help keep our neighborhoods safe and looking their best.

✔️ Please remember to cut branches into sections no longer than 4 feet in length to help crews collect materials quickly and efficiently.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience as our team works hard to serve the community. Thank you for helping keep Charlotte clean and safe! 💚

05/22/2026

Reminder: DPW and all other city offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day Holiday.

If you have an issue with water or sewer, please call 517-543-8874.
Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.
The DPW crew

05/22/2026

🌳🚛 The Charlotte Department of Public Works is ready to help our community clean up after the recent storms!

Next week, May 26–28, 2026, DPW crews will be moving throughout the city collecting storm branches to help keep our neighborhoods safe and looking their best.

✔️ Please remember to cut branches into sections no longer than 4 feet in length to help crews collect materials quickly and efficiently.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience as our team works hard to serve the community. Thank you for helping keep Charlotte clean and safe! 💚

05/22/2026

As National Public Works Week comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the dedicated team members of the Charlotte Department of Public Works who work tirelessly behind the scenes each and every day. 💙🧡

From maintaining our roads and parks to ensuring safe drinking water, managing infrastructure, responding to emergencies, and keeping our community running smoothly — Public Works truly is “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community.” 🌳⚙️

This week gave us a special opportunity to highlight the hardworking individuals who proudly serve the City of Charlotte, but their commitment continues year-round through every season and every challenge.

Please join us in thanking all Public Works professionals for the essential work they do to keep our community safe, clean, and moving forward. 👏