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Austin pavement-marking removal has cost nearly $28,000 so far, city says
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· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway The removal process has already cost the city $27,959 for completed work.
The city of Austin has spent nearly $28,000 on removing certain pavement markings. This work includes taking out non-compliant markings from city streets. The removal process has already cost the city $27,959 for completed work.
This figure is according to information from the Austin Transportation department. Further details about the pavement marking removal can be found through the city's transportation department or local news sources, such as CBS Austin.
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Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin ·
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