Noise barrier effectiveness

WisDOT's policy

FDM Chapter 23 Noise

Policy supplement

Chapter Trans 405: siting noise barriers

Worksheets/forms

Refer to the Forms and tools page for factor sheets and guidance

Standard verbiage

• FDM section 23-45 documentation of noise analysis
• FHWA guidance

Brochures

• Noise barrier brochure 8-3-2023
• Traffic noise and weather brochure

FHWA information/guidebooks

• Noise compatible planning
• Highway traffic noise analysis and abatement policy and guidance
• Noise barriers
• Noise policy frequently asked questions
• Highway traffic noise: analysis and abatement guidance
• Traffic noise model (TNM)

Mitchell interchange noise barrier in Milwaukee

U.S. 41 noise barrier in Appleton