What will happen to the noise wall and landscaping when North Link light rail is constructed?
Sound Transit may need to remove the noise wall and associated landscaping in this area to construct the North Link light rail. As Sound Transit continues to develop their plans and construction schedule, we will work with them to determine what impacts this could have to the noise wall. Return to top Noise and Noise Walls What is a noise wall? A noise wall is a barrier that can be constructed from a variety of materials. WSDOT typically uses concrete for noise walls. These noise walls vary in height and appearance depending on the location of their installation. For Stage 2 of this project, we are considering using lightweight materials rather than traditional concrete. How does a noise wall work? Noise walls reduce highway traffic noise from entering adjacent neighborhoods by reflecting or diffusing the noise. To achieve the maximum noise reduction possible, a noise wall must be tall enough and long enough to block the view of a highway from your home. How does WSDOT decide where to
