A study of noise along Connecticut’s roadways has recommended that the state Department of Transportation erect 38 new noise barriers along its interstate highways and state roads. However, according to a DOT spokeswoman, there is no federal or state money to pay for them at this point. The study was conducted to bring the state up to date with the Federal Highway Administration’s noise regulations. Half of the noise barriers recommended are located in Fairfield County, 12 along Interstate 95. The other seven in that county are along Route 7 in Norwalk, Route 8 in Shelton and Bridgeport and Interstate 84 in Danbury. At 6 p.m. May 23, the DOT will hold a virtual informational meeting about the report, where the public can ask the experts about their conclusions.
CT roads need 38 new and expensive noise barriers. Why there’s no money to pay for them.