Noise Wall Construction

Noise walls or barriers are typically constructed to help reduce traffic noise. In addition to this primary function, noise walls also provide visual screening for neighborhoods and communities along the highway. A noise wall project involves many detailed engineering design processes including acoustical evaluations, consideration of aesthetics, cost evaluations, roadway safety design, structural design, foundation design and eventually construction. The NYS Thruway Authority follows the "Federal Procedure for Abatement of Highway Traffic and Construction Noise, 23 CFR 772", which describes two types of noise abatement projects. For more information regarding the policy, refer to the "Noise Analysis" section of our Environmental Stewardship page.