How will the noise wall alter the landscaping near Wall 1-North?
Our goal is to retain as many trees and plants currently near the noise wall location as possible. To accommodate the equipment needed for construction, we will likely need to remove some trees closest to the noise wall location. Trees that are on the residential side of the noise wall that have branches overhanging into our right of way may need to be trimmed to accommodate construction. When the project is complete, we will reestablish vegetation lost during construction. Any new plantings on the highway-side of the noise wall will be consistent with the existing landscaping along this stretch of I-5. Return to top Sound Transit’s North Link Light Rail Project Will Sound Transit’s North Link light rail project impact the noise wall? In November 2008, voters approved the Sound Transit 2 Mass Transit Expansion proposal which includes funding to extend light rail to Lynnwood. North Link light rail will be located in the same area as Stage 2 of our noise wall project. We have been aware
