Sound Quality

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 August 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