Tennessee SB2027 amends state law to allow counties and municipalities to request highway traffic noise studies when tree zones are removed.

Tennessee SB2027 amends Tennessee Code to allow counties and municipalities to request a highway traffic noise study from the Department of Transportation. This request can be made for residential properties along the sound propagation path of a state highway, including interstates, if a tree zone has been removed and there is no existing shielding or noise barrier. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Tennessee SB2027 amends state law to allow counties and municipalities to request highway traffic noise studies when tree zones are removed.

Tennessee SB2027 amends Tennessee Code to allow counties and municipalities to request a highway traffic noise study from the Department of Transportation. This request can be made for residential properties along the sound propagation path of a state highway, including interstates, if a tree zone has been removed and there is no existing shielding or noise barrier. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.