Waban ยท Newton, Massachusetts
A quieter place to call home.
Help extend the I-95 sound barrier toward Wellesley Office Park.
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The proposal
Finish the wall toward Wellesley Office Park.
A concrete sound barrier already runs along the river-facing side of I-95/Route 128 near Waban. We're asking that it be evaluated for extension from its current endpoint toward Wellesley Office Park, between Route 16 and Route 9.
A brief for local and state officials
A one-page overview of the proposed extension, documented history, and requested actions for the Waban Area Council, state legislators, and MassDOT.
Download the Brief (PDF)Campaign goals
- Reduce highway noise affecting outdoor life in the neighborhood.
- Improve enjoyment of the Charles River corridor.
- Resolve a longstanding neighborhood request.
What we're asking for
- An updated noise evaluation
- A named agency contact
- A funding pathway
- A written decision and next steps
Still needs engineering evaluation
We hope for real benefits, but these can only be established by a professional noise study:
- How much quieter homes and the river path would actually be
- The exact length, height and alignment of any extension
- Cost, and whether the location meets MassDOT's noise-barrier criteria
We don't quote a distance, cost, or decibel reduction because none has been established.
Independent, factual, neighborly.
We're residents, not officials. Nothing here implies an endorsement, approved funding, or a commitment from any agency. We'd simply like a clear evaluation and a written answer. How we handle your information.