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Larry Johnson in southwest Atlanta noticed how eerily quiet his neighborhood became during I-285 weekend closures—and it reminded him of lockdowns, when the silence made home life feel better. That peace sparked a campaign for sound barriers, but he’s running into stiff resistance from the Georgia DOT, which imposes strict rules: projects must add capacity or radically alter the road, prove at least 7 decibels of noise reduction, and cost under $110K per household. Even then, utility conflicts or resident pushback can derail things. Many communities, especially older ones, live near highways they didn’t choose—balancing taxpayer dollars with quality of life is tough. Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ 2022 “Negating Neighborhood Noise Act” aims to unlock federal funding, but it’s stalled in Congress. Johnson’s neighborhood is now in the running thanks to the I-285 Express Lanes project—but the process remains long, complex, and easily derailed. It’s clear the rules need tweaking to help more people finally get some peace and quiet. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4170c5fb72f0f5b2
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