Noise Impact Analysis

Highway noise is a concern to us all. Maine DOT has adopted a statewide noise policy that has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and serves to guide decision-makers on all noise related matters associated with transportation. See the links below for more information. Please note that one of the documents below is in the Adobe PDF Format. You must have the Free Adobe Reader, version 6.0 or above to view the document. If you web browser or screen reader cannot view PDF document, please contact the Bureau of Planning at (207) 624-3300

• Highway Traffic Noise - FHWA pamphlet

• MaineDOT Highway Traffic Noise Policy (PDF)

For more information regarding MaineDOT's Noise Policy, contact Nathan Howard, Transportation Planning Specialist, at:

MaineDOT Bureau of Transportation Systems Planning
Office of Highway and Bridge Planning
(207) 624-3310 or (800)380-7822