Traffic Noise Attenuation

STN-13

Observation

Highway noise is a significant nuisance to Span-ish Town residents.

Discussion

Air displacement by speeding vehicles, in addition to the noise caused by empty trucks bottoming out on a bump, bring down the value of the neighborhood. Fortunately, a stand of trees hides the highway from view but this does not reduce the noise pollution.

Recommendation

A sound-attenuation wall should be built between the highway and the stand of trees for the length of Spanish Town. This wall should not damage the existing stand of trees, nor should it be taller than them.

Responsibility

Plan Baton Rouge and Downtown Development District

Project Status

Create Terminus at north end of Seventh Street - No action.

Implementation

Explanation of Terms


Product

Sound Attenuation Walls

Responsibility

PBR & DDD

Implementing Agent

DPW & DOTD

Feasibility Analysis

DOTD

Initial Financing

DOTD

Project Financing

FF

Timing

P1