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MDOT Launches Two-Year I-75 Sound Wall Project in Troy

MDOT says the barriers will reduce highway noise for nearby homes, not eliminate it.

Overview

  • MDOT will shift traffic on northbound I-75 in Troy this weekend to set up work zones, with lane closures as crews place temporary barriers.
  • The plan keeps three northbound lanes open during peak hours so construction on two sound walls can start next week.
  • The $10 million project covers 2.7 miles with walls from Wattles to Long Lake and from Crooks to Coolidge.
  • Residents who live along the corridor report constant noise from trucks and motorcycles and expect the walls to bring some relief and steadier home values.
  • MDOT warns the heaviest driver impact comes early during the traffic shift, and Troy’s mayor is urging changes to eligibility rules so more neighborhoods can get future walls.