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Noise reduction on the new Commercial St. bridge and parkway
We, the undersigned, petition the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to alter the design of the new Commercial Street Bridge to minimize the noise level of vehicles on the bridge, as well as the highway extension to the Edgewood/Swissvale exit. We specifically demand full height sidewalls on the bridge, without metal rails, to reduce noise. In addition, we petition the department to prohibit the use of “Jake Brakes’ with appropriate signage and enforcement.
Why is this important?
The problem is the excessive noise generated by traffic on the bridge and road. It has always been loud, but the increased traffic, as well as resurfacing a number of years ago made it far worse. In addition, the constant use of “Jake Brakes” by semis creates an even noisier stretch of road. It is such that residents cannot open their windows due to the noise, as well as frequent sleep disruption.
We are asking for maximum noise mitigation. Our understanding is that the side rails on the bridge will have a metal rail element on top of the concrete structure. This will only make the noise worse than it is now.
We are asking for maximum noise mitigation. Our understanding is that the side rails on the bridge will have a metal rail element on top of the concrete structure. This will only make the noise worse than it is now.