USA were included in the scope of the project . As part of the design effort , Parsons analyzed the projected noise levels and presented possible noise barrier wall configurations in compliance with FHWA specifications . Thereafter , a vote from the community resulted in the approval of noise barrier walls along three fourths of the widening . In the area without noise wall , the adjacent residents selected to go with trees and landscaping as the sound barrier , rather than a wall .
VDOT and Archer Western were determined to be good neighbors and to keep the community happy with the project , which will clearly be a part of their lives for years to come . As an example , Quinlan explains , “ Andy and his team recently met with residents from the adjacent neighborhood and presented them with the designs for the noise barriers and the landscaping and let them comment on and decide what they liked and didn ’ t like about the designs . The neighborhoods definitely had a say in the final presentation of the project .”
Overall the I-395 project is scheduled to be completed May of 2016 and is expected to provide improved traffic flow and upgraded pedestrian access in the area and Archer Western Construction anticipates that the project will be another successful one for its portfolio .
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