Bill > HB05653

This bill requires the Connecticut Department of Transportation to install permanent sound barriers in the town of Waterford at specific locations along Interstate Route 95, specifically near the Connecticut Route 85 entrance onto I-95 northbound and across Broad Street, Lois Avenue, and Harvey Avenue. The primary purpose of these sound barriers is to reduce noise pollution in nearby residential neighborhoods by creating physical barriers that block and absorb traffic noise. By mandating the installation of these barriers, the bill aims to improve the quality of life for residents living close to the interstate highway by mitigating the disruptive and potentially harmful effects of continuous traffic noise. The bill does not specify the exact type, height, or material of the sound barriers, leaving those technical details to be determined by the Department of Transportation during the implementation process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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