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MA H3548

Providing for a study of noise impacts from the confluence of Interstates 93 and 495


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
11/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a noise study along the confluence of Interstates I-93 and I-495 in the town of Andover to determine the ambient noise level generated by the existing traffic. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive noise study along the confluence of Interstate 93 and Interstate 495 in Andover, Massachusetts. The study will determine the ambient noise level generated by traffic and the traffic-related noise impact on surrounding areas. The department will also make recommendations for noise abatement methods, including the potential installation of a highway noise barrier. An acoustical engineer will perform the study, and the results and recommendations will be filed with the Joint Committee on Transportation and the clerks of the House and Senate by June 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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