Route 128 Noise Barriers in Danvers Planned

The Danvers Herald reports that discussions of noise barriers along Route 128 in Danvers, spanning the area between the High Street and Elliot Street exchanges, have progressed to the point of addressing what types of appearances residents prefer, as plans to improve the safety of the highway are set in motion.

The noise barriers are a component of a much bigger venture − the Route 128 Safety Improvement Project, a two-phase plan expected to cost the state a total of $65 million and span approximately five years, with construction likely to begin in 2009. The noise barriers constitute just over $5 million dollars.

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