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?

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 ...

Construction on a new concrete sound barrier along I-75 in Perrysburg is underway, and for one local family, the project is more than just an infrastructure upgrade. Skip Navigation.