Table 2
Sites on MassDOT’s Type II Priority List (Former MassHighway)
Table 2 continued
Sites on MassDOT’s Type II Priority List (Former MassHighway)
Priority No.
City/Town
Location
Status
Priority No.
City/Town
Location
Status
1
Quincy
Northbound I-93 at California Avenue
Constructed
48
Chelmsford
Northbound I-495 at Riverneck Road
To Be Studied
2
Milton
Northbound I-93 at Granite Ave
Constructed
49
Wilmington
Northbound I-93 between Route 62 and Route 125
To Be Studied
3
Milton/Quincy
Southbound I-93 at Bryant Street
Constructed
50
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at Lowell Connector
To Be Studied
4
Boston
Southbound I-93 at Colombia Road
Studied - Not Reasonable
51
Medford
Northbound I-93 at Riverside Avenue
To Be Studied
5
Boston
Northbound I-93 at Savin Hill Avenue
Constructed
52
Medford
Southbound I-93 between Route 60 and Route 16
To Be Studied
6
Lynnfield
Southbound I-95 at Moulton Drive
Constructed
53
Braintree
Northbound I-93 at North Street
To Be Studied
7
Woburn
Southbound I-93 at Salem Street
Under Design
8
Wellesley/Newton
Northbound I-95 at the Quinobequin Road
Constructed
9
Lynnfield/Peabody
Northbound I-95 at Salem Street
Constructed
10
Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Paon Blvd
Constructed
11
Fall River
Eastbound I-195 at East Warren Street
Under Design
12
Wellesley
Southbound I-95 between Route 16 & Route 9
Under Design
13
Medford
Southbound I-93 at Brookside Parkway
Constructed
Priority No.
City/Town
Location
14
Stoneham
Northbound I-93 at Marble Street
To Be Studied
1
Newton
Barnes Road/Hunnewell Avenue
Constructed
Newton
Bowers Street
Constructed
Table 3
Sites on MassDOT’s Type II Priority List on I-90 (Former Massachusetts Turnpike)
Status
15
Boston
Southbound I-93 at Gallivan Boulevard
To Be Studied
2
16
Lowell
Southbound I-495 at Woburn Street
To Be Studied
3
Newton
Curve/Crescent Street
Constructed
17
Boston
Northbound I-93 at Andrew Square
To Be Studied
4
Newton
Charlesbank Street
To Be Studied
18
Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Outlook Road
To Be Studied
5
Newton
Charles Street
To Be Studied
19
Lynnfield
Northbound I-95 at Walnut Street
To Be Studied
6
Newton
Austin Street
To Be Studied
20
Boston
Northbound I-93 at Tenean Street
To Be Studied
7
Ludlow
Cady Street
Constructed
21
Wakefield
Southbound I-95 at Bay Street
To Be Studied
8
Brighton
Riverview Road
To Be Studied
22
Boston
Southbound I-93 at Freeport Street
To Be Studied
9
Allston
Lincoln/Franklin Street
To Be Studied
23
Lynnfield
Northbound I-95 at Salem Street
To Be Studied
10
Natick
Hammond Road
Constructed
24
Lynnfield/Wakefield
Southbound I-95 between Walnut Street & Audubon Rd To Be Studied
11
Brighton
Lincoln/S. Waverly Street
To Be Studied
25
Newton
Southbound I-95 at Grove Street
To Be Studied
12
Newton
Auburn/Central Street
Constructed
26
Woburn/Reading
Southbound I-93 at Dragon Court
To Be Studied
13
Ludlow
West Avenue
Constructed
27
Wakefield
Southbound I-95 at Putnam Avenue
To Be Studied
14
Newton
Washington/Brookside Avenue
To Be Studied
28
Lynnfield/Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Vernon Street
To Be Studied
15
Framingham
Westgate Road
Constructed
29
Reading
Southbound I-95 at Heather Drive
To Be Studied
16
Ludlow
Davis/Fuller Street
Constructed
30
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at Chelmsford Street
To Be Studied
17
Chicopee
Whitin Street
To Be Studied
31
Wakefield/Reading
Southbound I-95 at Line Road
To Be Studied
32
Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Winnisimette Avenue
To Be Studied
33
Lynnfield/Wakefield
Southbound I-95 at Bay State Road
To Be Studied
34
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at Clover Hill Road
To Be Studied
35
Medford
Northbound I-93 between Route 60 and Route 28
To Be Studied
36
Lowell
Northbound I-495 at Woburn Street
To Be Studied
37
Wilmington
Southbound I-93 at High Street
To Be Studied
38
Wilmington
Northbound I-93 at Woburn Street
To Be Studied
39
Wilmington
Southbound I-93 at Lockwood Road
To Be Studied
40
Chelmsford
Northbound I-495 at Gold Cove Road
To Be Studied
41
Reading
Northbound I-93 at West Street
To Be Studied
42*
Methuen
Northbound I-93 at Riverside Drive
Under Design
43
Chelmsford/Westford
Southbound I-495 at Pine Hill Road
To Be Studied
44
Randolph/Quincy
Northbound I-93 at Martindale Street
To Be Studied
45
Chelmsford/Westford
Northbound I-495 at Littleton Road
To Be Studied
46
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at North Road
To Be Studied
47
Methuen
Southbound I-93 at Riverside Drive
Studied - Not Reasonable
* Under design as a Type I Noise Barrier as a portion of I-93 Methuen Rotary Project
Highway Noise Programs
The noise generated by traffic throughout the state is of concern to the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and we are committed
to improving the quality of life for residents living adjacent to the Commonwealth’s
roads and highways. Many residents experience reduced highway noise through
the construction of noise barriers. MassDOT has developed a statewide policy
to take advantage of a federal program to reduce highway noise through the
construction of noise barriers. MassDOT has constructed over 35 noise barriers,
which benefit thousands of residents. This brochure provides more detailed
information on MassDOT’s policy and provides contacts at MassDOT if you would
like additional information.
Contact Information:
James Cerbone
Noise Program Manager
Phone: (857) 368-8792
E-mail: James.Cerbone@state.ma.us
Ryan McNeill
Project Manager
Phone: (857) 368-8808
E-mail: E.Ryan.McNeill@state.ma.us
MassDOT, Highway Division
10 Park Plaza, Room 4260
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
http://www.massdot.state.
ma.us/highway
March 2013
Secretary & CEO
Richard A. Davey
Administrator
Frank DePaola, P.E.
Chief Engineer
Thomas F. Broderick, P.E.
MassDOT/FHWA Noise Abatement Policies
Noise Barrier Evaluation Process
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Highway Division Type I and
Type II Noise Abatement Policy and Procedures (MassDOT Noise Policy) complies
with Codified Federal Regulations and have been approved by the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA). This Noise Policy establishes consistent criteria
and procedures for performing noise analyses and for providing highway noise
abatement. The Policy defines two types of highway noise projects, Type I Projects
and Type II Projects.
MassDOT uses the same procedures for both Type I and II programs to determine
whether or not to construct a noise barrier at a particular location. These
procedures include:
Type I Noise Abatement Program
A Type I Noise Barrier is a noise barrier considered as part of new highway
construction or when there is a substantial change in the capacity or alignment of
an existing highway. Examples of Type I projects include: new highway, substantial
horizontal or vertical alignment, addition of a full travel lane and the addition or
relocation of interchange ramps. Type I noise barriers constructed by MassDOT are
presented in Table 1.
Type II Noise Abatement Program
MassDOT participates in the Type II Noise Program in order to address highway
traffic noise in locations where a Type I project is not planned. The Type II Noise
Program is a voluntary program. Massachusetts is one of only five states that
actively participate in the Type II Noise Program. Type II noise barriers compete for
funding with other projects that increase highway safety such as the replacement
of structurally deficient bridges, the reconstruction of deteriorated and
substandard roadways, and the reconstruction of intersections that are known to
be high accident locations. Type II noise barriers are constructed as funding allows.
The former Massachusetts Highway Department conducted a comprehensive
statewide evaluation along interstate highways and created a Type II Priority List of
53 locations based on noise impact severity. MassDOT has constructed nine Type II
noise barriers and three more barriers are under design. MassDOT’s Type II Priority
List is presented in Table 2
The former Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA) also conducted a
comprehensive statewide evaluation along I-90 and created a Type II Priority List of
17 locations. Nine noise barriers have been constructed along I-90. The I-90 Noise
Barrier Priority List is presented in Table 3.
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■
■
Determination of noise impacts
Determination of feasibility
Determination of reasonableness
Determination of Noise Impacts
MassDOT uses the FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model (TNM) to evaluate whether a traffic
noise impact occurs. MassDOT defines a traffic noise impact for a residential
property to be 66 dB(A) Leq or a 10 dB(A) increase. The TNM is also used to calculate the
location, length, height, and corresponding noise reductions for the residential areas.
Evaluate Noise Barrier to Determine if Feasible
Feasibleness is the combination of acoustical and engineering factors. Feasibility
generally deals with considering whether it is possible to provide noise abatement
given the site constraints and whether the noise abatement provides a minimum
reduction in noise levels. The following are factors in determining if a noise
abatement measure is feasible.
■
■
■
Engineering and design issues
Environmental and wetland issues
Must provide adequate acoustic reductions for residents
Evaluate Noise Barrier to Determine if Reasonable
Reasonableness is a combination of social, economic, and acoustical factors considered
in the evaluation of proposed noise abatement measures. Reasonableness implies
that good judgment and common sense have been applied in arriving at a decision
on the construction of proposed noise abatement measures. The following are
factors in determining if a noise abatement measure is reasonable.
■
■
Public meetings and resident input
Cost Effective Index (CEI)
Noise Barrier General Characteristics and Materials
Noise barriers are constructed to reduce highway traffic noise levels at noisesensitive receptors, such as residences, schools, churches, or recreation areas. Noise
barriers can substantially reduce sound levels for people living next to highways.
Effective noise barriers reduce noise levels by 10 to 12 decibels, which reduces the
perceived loudness of traffic noise by more than half. Noise barriers are commonly
14 to 20 feet high.
Highway Noise Programs
Noise barriers are typically built of concrete, wood, masonry, or earthen materials
(berm). MassDOT typically constructs noise barriers made of concrete because
of their effectiveness and durability. Concrete noise barriers consist of a dense
concrete core with approximately 1 inch of noise absorptive material on each side.
The purpose of the noise absorptive material is to ensure that traffic noise is not
reflected back across the highway. The concrete panels are supported by steel
I beams which are supported by concrete foundations.
Table 1
Type I Noise Barriers Constructed in Massachusetts (1979-2012) and Currently in Design
City
Highway
Year Built
Danvers
Route 128
2012
Danvers
Route 128
2012
Andover
I-93
2012
Westwood
I-95
2010
Dedham
I-95
2008
Lexington
I-95/Route 3
2008
Westwood/Dedham
I-95
2007
Dedham
I-95
2007
Dedham
I-95
2007
Dedham
I-95
2007
Billerica
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Lowell
Route 3
2004
Plymouth
Route 44
2002
North Carver
Route 44
2002
Peabody
Route 128
1987
Peabody
Route 128
1987
Mansfield
Route 140
1983
Raynham
I-495
1981
West Boylston
I-190
1981
Leominster
I-190
1980
Mansfield/Norton
I-495
1980
Norton
I-495
1980
Worcester
I-190
1980
Lancaster
I-190
1979
Leominster
I-190
1979
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Type I Noise Barriers Currently in Design
MassDOT/FHWA Noise Abatement Policies
Noise Barrier Evaluation Process
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Highway Division Type I and
Type II Noise Abatement Policy and Procedures (MassDOT Noise Policy) complies
with Codified Federal Regulations and have been approved by the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA). This Noise Policy establishes consistent criteria
and procedures for performing noise analyses and for providing highway noise
abatement. The Policy defines two types of highway noise projects, Type I Projects
and Type II Projects.
MassDOT uses the same procedures for both Type I and II programs to determine
whether or not to construct a noise barrier at a particular location. These
procedures include:
Type I Noise Abatement Program
A Type I Noise Barrier is a noise barrier considered as part of new highway
construction or when there is a substantial change in the capacity or alignment of
an existing highway. Examples of Type I projects include: new highway, substantial
horizontal or vertical alignment, addition of a full travel lane and the addition or
relocation of interchange ramps. Type I noise barriers constructed by MassDOT are
presented in Table 1.
Type II Noise Abatement Program
MassDOT participates in the Type II Noise Program in order to address highway
traffic noise in locations where a Type I project is not planned. The Type II Noise
Program is a voluntary program. Massachusetts is one of only five states that
actively participate in the Type II Noise Program. Type II noise barriers compete for
funding with other projects that increase highway safety such as the replacement
of structurally deficient bridges, the reconstruction of deteriorated and
substandard roadways, and the reconstruction of intersections that are known to
be high accident locations. Type II noise barriers are constructed as funding allows.
The former Massachusetts Highway Department conducted a comprehensive
statewide evaluation along interstate highways and created a Type II Priority List of
53 locations based on noise impact severity. MassDOT has constructed nine Type II
noise barriers and three more barriers are under design. MassDOT’s Type II Priority
List is presented in Table 2
The former Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA) also conducted a
comprehensive statewide evaluation along I-90 and created a Type II Priority List of
17 locations. Nine noise barriers have been constructed along I-90. The I-90 Noise
Barrier Priority List is presented in Table 3.
■
■
■
Determination of noise impacts
Determination of feasibility
Determination of reasonableness
Determination of Noise Impacts
MassDOT uses the FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model (TNM) to evaluate whether a traffic
noise impact occurs. MassDOT defines a traffic noise impact for a residential
property to be 66 dB(A) Leq or a 10 dB(A) increase. The TNM is also used to calculate the
location, length, height, and corresponding noise reductions for the residential areas.
Evaluate Noise Barrier to Determine if Feasible
Feasibleness is the combination of acoustical and engineering factors. Feasibility
generally deals with considering whether it is possible to provide noise abatement
given the site constraints and whether the noise abatement provides a minimum
reduction in noise levels. The following are factors in determining if a noise
abatement measure is feasible.
■
■
■
Engineering and design issues
Environmental and wetland issues
Must provide adequate acoustic reductions for residents
Evaluate Noise Barrier to Determine if Reasonable
Reasonableness is a combination of social, economic, and acoustical factors considered
in the evaluation of proposed noise abatement measures. Reasonableness implies
that good judgment and common sense have been applied in arriving at a decision
on the construction of proposed noise abatement measures. The following are
factors in determining if a noise abatement measure is reasonable.
■
■
Public meetings and resident input
Cost Effective Index (CEI)
Noise Barrier General Characteristics and Materials
Noise barriers are constructed to reduce highway traffic noise levels at noisesensitive receptors, such as residences, schools, churches, or recreation areas. Noise
barriers can substantially reduce sound levels for people living next to highways.
Effective noise barriers reduce noise levels by 10 to 12 decibels, which reduces the
perceived loudness of traffic noise by more than half. Noise barriers are commonly
14 to 20 feet high.
Highway Noise Programs
Noise barriers are typically built of concrete, wood, masonry, or earthen materials
(berm). MassDOT typically constructs noise barriers made of concrete because
of their effectiveness and durability. Concrete noise barriers consist of a dense
concrete core with approximately 1 inch of noise absorptive material on each side.
The purpose of the noise absorptive material is to ensure that traffic noise is not
reflected back across the highway. The concrete panels are supported by steel
I beams which are supported by concrete foundations.
Table 1
Type I Noise Barriers Constructed in Massachusetts (1979-2012) and Currently in Design
City
Highway
Year Built
Danvers
Route 128
2012
Danvers
Route 128
2012
Andover
I-93
2012
Westwood
I-95
2010
Dedham
I-95
2008
Lexington
I-95/Route 3
2008
Westwood/Dedham
I-95
2007
Dedham
I-95
2007
Dedham
I-95
2007
Dedham
I-95
2007
Billerica
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Lowell
Route 3
2004
Plymouth
Route 44
2002
North Carver
Route 44
2002
Peabody
Route 128
1987
Peabody
Route 128
1987
Mansfield
Route 140
1983
Raynham
I-495
1981
West Boylston
I-190
1981
Leominster
I-190
1980
Mansfield/Norton
I-495
1980
Norton
I-495
1980
Worcester
I-190
1980
Lancaster
I-190
1979
Leominster
I-190
1979
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Type I Noise Barriers Currently in Design
MassDOT/FHWA Noise Abatement Policies
Noise Barrier Evaluation Process
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Highway Division Type I and
Type II Noise Abatement Policy and Procedures (MassDOT Noise Policy) complies
with Codified Federal Regulations and have been approved by the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA). This Noise Policy establishes consistent criteria
and procedures for performing noise analyses and for providing highway noise
abatement. The Policy defines two types of highway noise projects, Type I Projects
and Type II Projects.
MassDOT uses the same procedures for both Type I and II programs to determine
whether or not to construct a noise barrier at a particular location. These
procedures include:
Type I Noise Abatement Program
A Type I Noise Barrier is a noise barrier considered as part of new highway
construction or when there is a substantial change in the capacity or alignment of
an existing highway. Examples of Type I projects include: new highway, substantial
horizontal or vertical alignment, addition of a full travel lane and the addition or
relocation of interchange ramps. Type I noise barriers constructed by MassDOT are
presented in Table 1.
Type II Noise Abatement Program
MassDOT participates in the Type II Noise Program in order to address highway
traffic noise in locations where a Type I project is not planned. The Type II Noise
Program is a voluntary program. Massachusetts is one of only five states that
actively participate in the Type II Noise Program. Type II noise barriers compete for
funding with other projects that increase highway safety such as the replacement
of structurally deficient bridges, the reconstruction of deteriorated and
substandard roadways, and the reconstruction of intersections that are known to
be high accident locations. Type II noise barriers are constructed as funding allows.
The former Massachusetts Highway Department conducted a comprehensive
statewide evaluation along interstate highways and created a Type II Priority List of
53 locations based on noise impact severity. MassDOT has constructed nine Type II
noise barriers and three more barriers are under design. MassDOT’s Type II Priority
List is presented in Table 2
The former Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA) also conducted a
comprehensive statewide evaluation along I-90 and created a Type II Priority List of
17 locations. Nine noise barriers have been constructed along I-90. The I-90 Noise
Barrier Priority List is presented in Table 3.
■
■
■
Determination of noise impacts
Determination of feasibility
Determination of reasonableness
Determination of Noise Impacts
MassDOT uses the FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model (TNM) to evaluate whether a traffic
noise impact occurs. MassDOT defines a traffic noise impact for a residential
property to be 66 dB(A) Leq or a 10 dB(A) increase. The TNM is also used to calculate the
location, length, height, and corresponding noise reductions for the residential areas.
Evaluate Noise Barrier to Determine if Feasible
Feasibleness is the combination of acoustical and engineering factors. Feasibility
generally deals with considering whether it is possible to provide noise abatement
given the site constraints and whether the noise abatement provides a minimum
reduction in noise levels. The following are factors in determining if a noise
abatement measure is feasible.
■
■
■
Engineering and design issues
Environmental and wetland issues
Must provide adequate acoustic reductions for residents
Evaluate Noise Barrier to Determine if Reasonable
Reasonableness is a combination of social, economic, and acoustical factors considered
in the evaluation of proposed noise abatement measures. Reasonableness implies
that good judgment and common sense have been applied in arriving at a decision
on the construction of proposed noise abatement measures. The following are
factors in determining if a noise abatement measure is reasonable.
■
■
Public meetings and resident input
Cost Effective Index (CEI)
Noise Barrier General Characteristics and Materials
Noise barriers are constructed to reduce highway traffic noise levels at noisesensitive receptors, such as residences, schools, churches, or recreation areas. Noise
barriers can substantially reduce sound levels for people living next to highways.
Effective noise barriers reduce noise levels by 10 to 12 decibels, which reduces the
perceived loudness of traffic noise by more than half. Noise barriers are commonly
14 to 20 feet high.
Highway Noise Programs
Noise barriers are typically built of concrete, wood, masonry, or earthen materials
(berm). MassDOT typically constructs noise barriers made of concrete because
of their effectiveness and durability. Concrete noise barriers consist of a dense
concrete core with approximately 1 inch of noise absorptive material on each side.
The purpose of the noise absorptive material is to ensure that traffic noise is not
reflected back across the highway. The concrete panels are supported by steel
I beams which are supported by concrete foundations.
Table 1
Type I Noise Barriers Constructed in Massachusetts (1979-2012) and Currently in Design
City
Highway
Year Built
Danvers
Route 128
2012
Danvers
Route 128
2012
Andover
I-93
2012
Westwood
I-95
2010
Dedham
I-95
2008
Lexington
I-95/Route 3
2008
Westwood/Dedham
I-95
2007
Dedham
I-95
2007
Dedham
I-95
2007
Dedham
I-95
2007
Billerica
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Chelmsford
Route 3
2004
Lowell
Route 3
2004
Plymouth
Route 44
2002
North Carver
Route 44
2002
Peabody
Route 128
1987
Peabody
Route 128
1987
Mansfield
Route 140
1983
Raynham
I-495
1981
West Boylston
I-190
1981
Leominster
I-190
1980
Mansfield/Norton
I-495
1980
Norton
I-495
1980
Worcester
I-190
1980
Lancaster
I-190
1979
Leominster
I-190
1979
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Needham
I-95
2013 - 2014
Type I Noise Barriers Currently in Design
Table 2
Sites on MassDOT’s Type II Priority List (Former MassHighway)
Table 2 continued
Sites on MassDOT’s Type II Priority List (Former MassHighway)
Priority No.
City/Town
Location
Status
Priority No.
City/Town
Location
Status
1
Quincy
Northbound I-93 at California Avenue
Constructed
48
Chelmsford
Northbound I-495 at Riverneck Road
To Be Studied
2
Milton
Northbound I-93 at Granite Ave
Constructed
49
Wilmington
Northbound I-93 between Route 62 and Route 125
To Be Studied
3
Milton/Quincy
Southbound I-93 at Bryant Street
Constructed
50
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at Lowell Connector
To Be Studied
4
Boston
Southbound I-93 at Colombia Road
Studied - Not Reasonable
51
Medford
Northbound I-93 at Riverside Avenue
To Be Studied
5
Boston
Northbound I-93 at Savin Hill Avenue
Constructed
52
Medford
Southbound I-93 between Route 60 and Route 16
To Be Studied
6
Lynnfield
Southbound I-95 at Moulton Drive
Constructed
53
Braintree
Northbound I-93 at North Street
To Be Studied
7
Woburn
Southbound I-93 at Salem Street
Under Design
8
Wellesley/Newton
Northbound I-95 at the Quinobequin Road
Constructed
9
Lynnfield/Peabody
Northbound I-95 at Salem Street
Constructed
10
Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Paon Blvd
Constructed
11
Fall River
Eastbound I-195 at East Warren Street
Under Design
12
Wellesley
Southbound I-95 between Route 16 & Route 9
Under Design
13
Medford
Southbound I-93 at Brookside Parkway
Constructed
Priority No.
City/Town
Location
14
Stoneham
Northbound I-93 at Marble Street
To Be Studied
1
Newton
Barnes Road/Hunnewell Avenue
Constructed
Newton
Bowers Street
Constructed
Table 3
Sites on MassDOT’s Type II Priority List on I-90 (Former Massachusetts Turnpike)
Status
15
Boston
Southbound I-93 at Gallivan Boulevard
To Be Studied
2
16
Lowell
Southbound I-495 at Woburn Street
To Be Studied
3
Newton
Curve/Crescent Street
Constructed
17
Boston
Northbound I-93 at Andrew Square
To Be Studied
4
Newton
Charlesbank Street
To Be Studied
18
Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Outlook Road
To Be Studied
5
Newton
Charles Street
To Be Studied
19
Lynnfield
Northbound I-95 at Walnut Street
To Be Studied
6
Newton
Austin Street
To Be Studied
20
Boston
Northbound I-93 at Tenean Street
To Be Studied
7
Ludlow
Cady Street
Constructed
21
Wakefield
Southbound I-95 at Bay Street
To Be Studied
8
Brighton
Riverview Road
To Be Studied
22
Boston
Southbound I-93 at Freeport Street
To Be Studied
9
Allston
Lincoln/Franklin Street
To Be Studied
23
Lynnfield
Northbound I-95 at Salem Street
To Be Studied
10
Natick
Hammond Road
Constructed
24
Lynnfield/Wakefield
Southbound I-95 between Walnut Street & Audubon Rd To Be Studied
11
Brighton
Lincoln/S. Waverly Street
To Be Studied
25
Newton
Southbound I-95 at Grove Street
To Be Studied
12
Newton
Auburn/Central Street
Constructed
26
Woburn/Reading
Southbound I-93 at Dragon Court
To Be Studied
13
Ludlow
West Avenue
Constructed
27
Wakefield
Southbound I-95 at Putnam Avenue
To Be Studied
14
Newton
Washington/Brookside Avenue
To Be Studied
28
Lynnfield/Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Vernon Street
To Be Studied
15
Framingham
Westgate Road
Constructed
29
Reading
Southbound I-95 at Heather Drive
To Be Studied
16
Ludlow
Davis/Fuller Street
Constructed
30
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at Chelmsford Street
To Be Studied
17
Chicopee
Whitin Street
To Be Studied
31
Wakefield/Reading
Southbound I-95 at Line Road
To Be Studied
32
Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Winnisimette Avenue
To Be Studied
33
Lynnfield/Wakefield
Southbound I-95 at Bay State Road
To Be Studied
34
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at Clover Hill Road
To Be Studied
35
Medford
Northbound I-93 between Route 60 and Route 28
To Be Studied
36
Lowell
Northbound I-495 at Woburn Street
To Be Studied
37
Wilmington
Southbound I-93 at High Street
To Be Studied
38
Wilmington
Northbound I-93 at Woburn Street
To Be Studied
39
Wilmington
Southbound I-93 at Lockwood Road
To Be Studied
40
Chelmsford
Northbound I-495 at Gold Cove Road
To Be Studied
41
Reading
Northbound I-93 at West Street
To Be Studied
42*
Methuen
Northbound I-93 at Riverside Drive
Under Design
43
Chelmsford/Westford
Southbound I-495 at Pine Hill Road
To Be Studied
44
Randolph/Quincy
Northbound I-93 at Martindale Street
To Be Studied
45
Chelmsford/Westford
Northbound I-495 at Littleton Road
To Be Studied
46
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at North Road
To Be Studied
47
Methuen
Southbound I-93 at Riverside Drive
Studied - Not Reasonable
* Under design as a Type I Noise Barrier as a portion of I-93 Methuen Rotary Project
Highway Noise Programs
The noise generated by traffic throughout the state is of concern to the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and we are committed
to improving the quality of life for residents living adjacent to the Commonwealth’s
roads and highways. Many residents experience reduced highway noise through
the construction of noise barriers. MassDOT has developed a statewide policy
to take advantage of a federal program to reduce highway noise through the
construction of noise barriers. MassDOT has constructed over 35 noise barriers,
which benefit thousands of residents. This brochure provides more detailed
information on MassDOT’s policy and provides contacts at MassDOT if you would
like additional information.
Contact Information:
James Cerbone
Noise Program Manager
Phone: (857) 368-8792
E-mail: James.Cerbone@state.ma.us
Ryan McNeill
Project Manager
Phone: (857) 368-8808
E-mail: E.Ryan.McNeill@state.ma.us
MassDOT, Highway Division
10 Park Plaza, Room 4260
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
http://www.massdot.state.
ma.us/highway
March 2013
Secretary & CEO
Richard A. Davey
Administrator
Frank DePaola, P.E.
Chief Engineer
Thomas F. Broderick, P.E.
Table 2
Sites on MassDOT’s Type II Priority List (Former MassHighway)
Table 2 continued
Sites on MassDOT’s Type II Priority List (Former MassHighway)
Priority No.
City/Town
Location
Status
Priority No.
City/Town
Location
Status
1
Quincy
Northbound I-93 at California Avenue
Constructed
48
Chelmsford
Northbound I-495 at Riverneck Road
To Be Studied
2
Milton
Northbound I-93 at Granite Ave
Constructed
49
Wilmington
Northbound I-93 between Route 62 and Route 125
To Be Studied
3
Milton/Quincy
Southbound I-93 at Bryant Street
Constructed
50
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at Lowell Connector
To Be Studied
4
Boston
Southbound I-93 at Colombia Road
Studied - Not Reasonable
51
Medford
Northbound I-93 at Riverside Avenue
To Be Studied
5
Boston
Northbound I-93 at Savin Hill Avenue
Constructed
52
Medford
Southbound I-93 between Route 60 and Route 16
To Be Studied
6
Lynnfield
Southbound I-95 at Moulton Drive
Constructed
53
Braintree
Northbound I-93 at North Street
To Be Studied
7
Woburn
Southbound I-93 at Salem Street
Under Design
8
Wellesley/Newton
Northbound I-95 at the Quinobequin Road
Constructed
9
Lynnfield/Peabody
Northbound I-95 at Salem Street
Constructed
10
Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Paon Blvd
Constructed
11
Fall River
Eastbound I-195 at East Warren Street
Under Design
12
Wellesley
Southbound I-95 between Route 16 & Route 9
Under Design
13
Medford
Southbound I-93 at Brookside Parkway
Constructed
Priority No.
City/Town
Location
14
Stoneham
Northbound I-93 at Marble Street
To Be Studied
1
Newton
Barnes Road/Hunnewell Avenue
Constructed
Newton
Bowers Street
Constructed
Table 3
Sites on MassDOT’s Type II Priority List on I-90 (Former Massachusetts Turnpike)
Status
15
Boston
Southbound I-93 at Gallivan Boulevard
To Be Studied
2
16
Lowell
Southbound I-495 at Woburn Street
To Be Studied
3
Newton
Curve/Crescent Street
Constructed
17
Boston
Northbound I-93 at Andrew Square
To Be Studied
4
Newton
Charlesbank Street
To Be Studied
18
Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Outlook Road
To Be Studied
5
Newton
Charles Street
To Be Studied
19
Lynnfield
Northbound I-95 at Walnut Street
To Be Studied
6
Newton
Austin Street
To Be Studied
20
Boston
Northbound I-93 at Tenean Street
To Be Studied
7
Ludlow
Cady Street
Constructed
21
Wakefield
Southbound I-95 at Bay Street
To Be Studied
8
Brighton
Riverview Road
To Be Studied
22
Boston
Southbound I-93 at Freeport Street
To Be Studied
9
Allston
Lincoln/Franklin Street
To Be Studied
23
Lynnfield
Northbound I-95 at Salem Street
To Be Studied
10
Natick
Hammond Road
Constructed
24
Lynnfield/Wakefield
Southbound I-95 between Walnut Street & Audubon Rd To Be Studied
11
Brighton
Lincoln/S. Waverly Street
To Be Studied
25
Newton
Southbound I-95 at Grove Street
To Be Studied
12
Newton
Auburn/Central Street
Constructed
26
Woburn/Reading
Southbound I-93 at Dragon Court
To Be Studied
13
Ludlow
West Avenue
Constructed
27
Wakefield
Southbound I-95 at Putnam Avenue
To Be Studied
14
Newton
Washington/Brookside Avenue
To Be Studied
28
Lynnfield/Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Vernon Street
To Be Studied
15
Framingham
Westgate Road
Constructed
29
Reading
Southbound I-95 at Heather Drive
To Be Studied
16
Ludlow
Davis/Fuller Street
Constructed
30
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at Chelmsford Street
To Be Studied
17
Chicopee
Whitin Street
To Be Studied
31
Wakefield/Reading
Southbound I-95 at Line Road
To Be Studied
32
Wakefield
Northbound I-95 at Winnisimette Avenue
To Be Studied
33
Lynnfield/Wakefield
Southbound I-95 at Bay State Road
To Be Studied
34
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at Clover Hill Road
To Be Studied
35
Medford
Northbound I-93 between Route 60 and Route 28
To Be Studied
36
Lowell
Northbound I-495 at Woburn Street
To Be Studied
37
Wilmington
Southbound I-93 at High Street
To Be Studied
38
Wilmington
Northbound I-93 at Woburn Street
To Be Studied
39
Wilmington
Southbound I-93 at Lockwood Road
To Be Studied
40
Chelmsford
Northbound I-495 at Gold Cove Road
To Be Studied
41
Reading
Northbound I-93 at West Street
To Be Studied
42*
Methuen
Northbound I-93 at Riverside Drive
Under Design
43
Chelmsford/Westford
Southbound I-495 at Pine Hill Road
To Be Studied
44
Randolph/Quincy
Northbound I-93 at Martindale Street
To Be Studied
45
Chelmsford/Westford
Northbound I-495 at Littleton Road
To Be Studied
46
Chelmsford
Southbound I-495 at North Road
To Be Studied
47
Methuen
Southbound I-93 at Riverside Drive
Studied - Not Reasonable
* Under design as a Type I Noise Barrier as a portion of I-93 Methuen Rotary Project
Highway Noise Programs
The noise generated by traffic throughout the state is of concern to the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and we are committed
to improving the quality of life for residents living adjacent to the Commonwealth’s
roads and highways. Many residents experience reduced highway noise through
the construction of noise barriers. MassDOT has developed a statewide policy
to take advantage of a federal program to reduce highway noise through the
construction of noise barriers. MassDOT has constructed over 35 noise barriers,
which benefit thousands of residents. This brochure provides more detailed
information on MassDOT’s policy and provides contacts at MassDOT if you would
like additional information.
Contact Information:
James Cerbone
Noise Program Manager
Phone: (857) 368-8792
E-mail: James.Cerbone@state.ma.us
Ryan McNeill
Project Manager
Phone: (857) 368-8808
E-mail: E.Ryan.McNeill@state.ma.us
MassDOT, Highway Division
10 Park Plaza, Room 4260
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
http://www.massdot.state.
ma.us/highway
March 2013
Secretary & CEO
Richard A. Davey
Administrator
Frank DePaola, P.E.
Chief Engineer
Thomas F. Broderick, P.E.