FHWA Revives Noise Barrier Data Form: Highway Quiet Tracking Continues
Published Date: 11/18/2025
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The Federal Highway Administration wants to bring back a previously approved form that helps track noise-reducing projects near highways. State transportation departments will share details like location, design, and costs to keep a national noise abatement inventory updated. Comments are open until January 20, 2026, and this helps everyone understand and improve noise control efforts without adding new costs.
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