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Council asks RIDOT to study noise mitigation along Route 403 after resident concerns
Summary
Following resident input, the council voted to request a noise-mitigation analysis from RIDOT for Route 403 and recommended exploring acoustic solutions for adjacent neighborhoods.
The council voted to ask the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to study noise mitigation along Route 403 after several residents raised long-standing noise concerns related to the roadway.
A councilor said the town has received multiple public comments from residents adjacent to a major development project and that approach to DOT was warranted to begin the dialogue. Another councilor noted the town does not own the land and has limited authority but said starting the conversation with RIDOT is an appropriate first step.
The motion directs planning staff to prepare a memorandum to RIDOT requesting a noise-mitigation analysis and potential acoustic solutions for the community. A council member indicated a letter will be prepared for the council president to sign and transmit to RIDOT.
Ending
Planning staff will draft and send the town's request for a Route 403 noise study to RIDOT; councilors said they expect follow-up once RIDOT responds.
