Pavement Mural Update

Published on August 25, 2025

Why Are Pavement Murals Being Removed?

Pavement murals have brought color and creativity to Clearwater neighborhoods. Recent changes in state transportation rules mean these murals can no longer remain on public roadways.

This update applies only to artwork painted directly on streets. The city is reviewing whether other types of public art, such as storm drain murals, traffic signal box wraps, or other right-of-way projects, are affected.

Which Murals Are Being Removed?

The following pavement murals are being removed:

• MLK Jr. Avenue & Woodlawn Street

• Rainbow Drive & Mars Avenue

• Hart Street & Pennsylvania Avenue

• N. Fort Harrison Avenue & Eldridge Street

• Garden Avenue & Cleveland Street

The following pavement treatment is also being removed:

• N. Fort Harrison Avenue (Nicholson St. to Seminole St.)

What This Means For Public Art In Clearwater

These murals have represented neighborhood identity, volunteerism and partnership. As transportation rules evolve, pavement murals are no longer permitted on roadways. Public art remains a top priority for the City of Clearwater. We are committed to continuing opportunities for residents, artists and businesses to celebrate creativity throughout our community.

Opportunities For Art

Clearwater residents, businesses and neighborhood groups can stay involved in public art through:

What's Next

City teams are working to remove pavement murals and notify artists and volunteers who created them. At the same time, we are partnering with neighborhoods to identify new locations such as parks, libraries, recreation centers where art can live permanently.