I-93 Sound Barriers Gain Traction In Somerville

Somerville MA

29 April, 2021

3:33 PM

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SOMERVILLE, MA — State House legislators on Wednesday adopted a budget amendment that funds a design study for sound barriers along I-93 in East Somerville, Rep. Mike Connolly said. The amendment, co-sponsored by Rep. Christine Barber, will examine barriers' potential impact on mitigating noise pollution. At least $30,000 will be allocated toward the study, according to the text of the consolidated amendment. Connolly, who represents the 26th Middlesex District, thanked House Speaker Ron Mariano and Ways & Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz on Twitter Wednesday. Pleased to report my amendment to fund a design study for sound walls along I-93 in East #Somerville was adopted by the House of Representatives today. Thank you to Speaker @RonMariano and W&M Chair @RepMichlewitz for working with us to address this environmental justice concern. pic.twitter.com/bJsVKW1oqW— Mike Connolly (@MikeConnollyMA) April 29, 2021