WisDOT public involvement plans and activities are designed to effectively involve the public early and often in the process so that the project decisions made are in the best overall interest. Public involvement is integral to transportation planning and decision-making. The public includes individuals or organizations, groups, municipalities and businesses.
Noise Barrier Process
At the start of certain state highway projects, WisDOT determines noise impacts and evaluates possible mitigation measures, such as noise barriers. After careful evaluation and a voting process, WisDOT installs noise barriers along portions of state highways to minimize noise impacts. Noise barriers determined to be financially reasonable and technically feasible must receive a vote of support from a simple majority of all votes cast by the adjacent landowners and residents of the most benefited areas. Noise impacts are being studied near the residential areas at Capitol Drive and at Hampton Avenue.
Below, you will find a listing of WisDOT public outreach materials pertaining to noise barriers.
Past Meetings
Public Involvement Meeting - August 22, 2019