When does VDOT conduct highway traffic noise studies?
VDOT conducts studies and looks into options for reducing noise levels along proposed federally funded highway improvement projects. These projects must meet one of the following conditions: • A highway is being built on a new location. • An existing highway is being redesigned with a significant change in its alignment. • The number of through traffic lanes on an existing highway is being increased. On non-federally funded highway improvement projects, the locality can obtain partial funding from VDOT to build noise walls if the locality meets eligibility requirements outlined in the state noise policy.
