Sound barriers, in my view, are a waste of precious resources. They don’t reduce accidents, improve safety or do anything about congestion. ... Why not sound-proof the homes?

NEWBURYPORT — Ferry Road and Laurel Road residents long concerned with traffic noise coming from Interstate 95 are one step closer to seeing some progress on their behalf, the mayor’s ...

MATTYDALE, N.Y. — On your drive along I-81, you have probably seen the new sound barriers. Many are concrete, but others in the Mattydale area are transparent and acrylic. The Department of ...

A recent study completed at SUNY ESF showed that a sound barrier made of willow stems, wood and rock wool had a 90% to 94% lower carbon impact than a concrete barrier and a 76% to 86% lower impact ...