Sunset Beach Road Noise Impact and Air Quality Analysis

S&ME conducted the Noise Impact Analysis and the Air Quality Impact Analysis for the widening of 1.2 miles of Sunset Beach Road (CR-88) from Greystone Drive to Bowers Lane and approximately 0.5 miles of Morgan Hill Road (CR-88/2) in Monongalia County, WV. The project consisted of the widening of the existing roadways from one unstriped travel lane to two 10-foot travel lanes. Two alternatives were proposed, 1) widening on the existing centerline and 2) widening to the best fit.  

The Noise Analysis project scope included the determination of 102 receptors, analysis of current and future conditions utilizing the FHWA Traffic Noise Model, measurement of the existing noise levels at five locations, and the comparison of predicted noise levels with both the FHWA and WVDOH noise abatement criteria and the existing noise levels. No sound level impacts were predicted for either alternative.