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Tag Archives: Highway noise

Ban the barriers Decrease road noise at the source

The Municipal Posted on July 12, 2015 by Lauren CaggianoJuly 9, 2015
Noise, at the level produced by some materials used for the base of streets and highways, not only contributes to hearing loss but increases the stress level of both drivers and nearby residents. That’s one of the reasons why asphalt is a common and relatively quiet choice for road projects.

Asphalt is the material of choice for engineers and motorists alike. According to Kent Hanson, director of engineering for the National Asphalt Pavement Association, 94 percent of the nation’s roads are surfaced with asphalt. Quality of life is the name … Continue reading →

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