Highway truck noise

[CoachKandSportsguy]

We have been coming down every six months for the last three years to work on the house as well as to have small getaway vacations.

This is the first time going to sleep in our bed that I have heard trucks driving by on the highway. I don't hear engines, but tires make the noise. And I was surprised at night for the first time that we heard as much as we did without the windows open.

So, from my single observation, the changes in the economy with shipping congestion reduced, etc, has definitely changed the volumne of traffic, as well as any potential reflection of the noise from the meggison road walls, reflecting the noise back over the road.

just an interesting observation, not that this is a game changer, but just to acknowledge that truck noise has definitely changed in the last year from the last several years.

sportsguy

[Stu from NYC]

Is this from the turnpike?

As traffic increases as they build a third lane cannot imagine noise not getting worse.

Grew up under a JFK flight path and sure got tired of that noise real quick.

[vintageogauge]

We have been coming down every six months for the last three years to work on the house as well as to have small getaway vacations.

This is the first time going to sleep in our bed that I have heard trucks driving by on the highway. I don't hear engines, but tires make the noise. And I was surprised at night for the first time that we heard as much as we did without the windows open.

So, from my single observation, the changes in the economy with shipping congestion reduced, etc, has definitely changed the volumne of traffic, as well as any potential reflection of the noise from the meggison road walls, reflecting the noise back over the road.

just an interesting observation, not that this is a game changer, but just to acknowledge that truck noise has definitely changed in the last year from the last several years.

sportsguy

Or the wind was blowing toward your house.

[villagetinker]

That would be my guess the wind direction was different, we get to hear the train along 301 in Wildwood IF the wind is blowing from Wildwood towards us, otherwise never hear it.

[tophcfa]

Or the wind was blowing toward your house.

That’s what I was thinking. I am having a hard time buying decreased traffic volume creating increased noise?

[Nucky]

We have been coming down every six months for the last three years to work on the house as well as to have small getaway vacations.

This is the first time going to sleep in our bed that I have heard trucks driving by on the highway. I don't hear engines, but tires make the noise. And I was surprised at night for the first time that we heard as much as we did without the windows open.

So, from my single observation, the changes in the economy with shipping congestion reduced, etc, has definitely changed the volumne of traffic, as well as any potential reflection of the noise from the meggison road walls, reflecting the noise back over the road.

just an interesting observation, not that this is a game changer, but just to acknowledge that truck noise has definitely changed in the last year from the last several years.

sportsguy

I'm happy for you that you finally made it to your home. I know this is going to sound a little bit different but it took me a long time to get accustomed to the quiet in The Historic Section.

I really like Marsch Bend a whole lot and so does my wife. I was ready to go there many moons ago but she declined. I even said I'm going to miss you and that doesn't work anymore. :1rotfl:.

[Topspinmo]

Is this from the turnpike?

As traffic increases as they build a third lane cannot imagine noise not getting worse.

Grew up under a JFK flight path and sure got tired of that noise real quick.

I can here traffic on 301 and I’m 3 miles from highway. Depends how how loud by wind direction. I don’t here it inside house.

[rustyp]

We have been coming down every six months for the last three years to work on the house as well as to have small getaway vacations.

This is the first time going to sleep in our bed that I have heard trucks driving by on the highway. I don't hear engines, but tires make the noise. And I was surprised at night for the first time that we heard as much as we did without the windows open.

So, from my single observation, the changes in the economy with shipping congestion reduced, etc, has definitely changed the volumne of traffic, as well as any potential reflection of the noise from the meggison road walls, reflecting the noise back over the road.

just an interesting observation, not that this is a game changer, but just to acknowledge that truck noise has definitely changed in the last year from the last several years.

sportsguy

New batteries in the old hearing aides ?

[Number 10 GI]

Wind direction will definitely affect noise from a roadway. At our last home in Tennessee we lived about a half a mile south of an interstate highway. Only time we heard the noise from it was when the wind came out of the north and it was quite noticeable when outside.

[thevillages2013]

We have been coming down every six months for the last three years to work on the house as well as to have small getaway vacations.

This is the first time going to sleep in our bed that I have heard trucks driving by on the highway. I don't hear engines, but tires make the noise. And I was surprised at night for the first time that we heard as much as we did without the windows open.

So, from my single observation, the changes in the economy with shipping congestion reduced, etc, has definitely changed the volumne of traffic, as well as any potential reflection of the noise from the meggison road walls, reflecting the noise back over the road.

just an interesting observation, not that this is a game changer, but just to acknowledge that truck noise has definitely changed in the last year from the last several years.

sportsguy

So the lack of congestion makes the individual sound of the tires on the road more distinct and annoying rather than just a continual din? Interesting thought if I read that correctly. Not logical but interesting

[Chi-Town]

We have been coming down every six months for the last three years to work on the house as well as to have small getaway vacations.

This is the first time going to sleep in our bed that I have heard trucks driving by on the highway. I don't hear engines, but tires make the noise. And I was surprised at night for the first time that we heard as much as we did without the windows open.

So, from my single observation, the changes in the economy with shipping congestion reduced, etc, has definitely changed the volumne of traffic, as well as any potential reflection of the noise from the meggison road walls, reflecting the noise back over the road.

just an interesting observation, not that this is a game changer, but just to acknowledge that truck noise has definitely changed in the last year from the last several years.

sportsguy

An inverse relationship. Interesting. Anyhow, time for a white noise machine.

[AZ SLIM]

Hey Sportsguy...This is interesting as we are looking around for a new house and are trying to learn the sound patterns from both the turnpike and Meggison. What street are you located? I have actually been going around and listening at different times and wind directions in both Deluna and St Johns where we are looking at houses.

The link below shows the historical wind patterns from a local weather station. It appears that the wind direction is about equal from east or west over the course of a year. I have seen sites that say the prevailing wind in central FL is from the SW but this interactive chart seems to show that the NE is more prevalent.

It's 4am and the Leesburg airport wx station is showing a 5mph wind from the NE. I am going grab some coffee and go check things out. Yes, I'll put on my hearing aids and no I don't have anything better to do right now. lol

Prevailing historical winds (https://windhistory.com/station.html?KVVG)

[Two Bills]

Here in UK our daughter lives about half to three quarters of a mile from a busy road, and most of time cannot hear traffic.
When prevailing wind moves it can be quite loud, and even louder when roads are wet.

[GizmoWhiskers]

An inverse relationship. Interesting. Anyhow, time for a white noise machine.

Yes, love white noise. Sleep so sound with one. Only major storm or power blip is heard.

[me4vt]

Sure is quite in Spruce Creek South. But then you can’t use the status of “I live in the Villages”!!

[GRACEALLEMAN]

We have been coming down every six months for the last three years to work on the house as well as to have small getaway vacations.

This is the first time going to sleep in our bed that I have heard trucks driving by on the highway. I don't hear engines, but tires make the noise. And I was surprised at night for the first time that we heard as much as we did without the windows open.

So, from my single observation, the changes in the economy with shipping congestion reduced, etc, has definitely changed the volumne of traffic, as well as any potential reflection of the noise from the meggison road walls, reflecting the noise back over the road.

just an interesting observation, not that this is a game changer, but just to acknowledge that truck noise has definitely changed in the last year from the last several years.

sportsguy
You bought near a busy highway. Should have done the research. It's only gonna get worse.

[Fastskiguy]

I live in Linden and it can be pretty loud or really quiet depending on….I don’t know what. Curiously it doesn’t always track with the wind. I wish it was a little quieter but, hey, I wish unicorns could run free down Corbin Trail too ;)

Joe

[MrFlorida]

It's been a very windy winter and spring so far....yes, the wind will carry sound .

[MandoMan]

We have been coming down every six months for the last three years to work on the house as well as to have small getaway vacations.

This is the first time going to sleep in our bed that I have heard trucks driving by on the highway. I don't hear engines, but tires make the noise. And I was surprised at night for the first time that we heard as much as we did without the windows open.

So, from my single observation, the changes in the economy with shipping congestion reduced, etc, has definitely changed the volumne of traffic, as well as any potential reflection of the noise from the meggison road walls, reflecting the noise back over the road.

just an interesting observation, not that this is a game changer, but just to acknowledge that truck noise has definitely changed in the last year from the last several years.

sportsguy

During the Civil War there were actually battles where thousands of troops didn’t show up because the wind was blowing the wrong direction, and they couldn’t hear the guns from a few miles away. They didn’t even know a battle was going on. At least that’s what they claimed.

[janecullen68@yahoo.com]

I live in Piedmont. Never hear a sound!

[NoMo50]

Both DeLuna and St. John's are pretty close to the turnpike, and when conditions are right (wrong) you are going to hear traffic noise...no way around it. Often, sales people try to play this down when showing prospective buyers homes during daylight hours. We had initially looked at some homes closer to the turnpike, and I agree that the noise levels during the day were much lower. But, that likely has a lot to do with other competing noises such as air nailers, saws, compressors, etc. We got a really good piece of advice during our search process: Go visit a prospective property at night when there are no competing sounds. What a difference. At one home in Monarch Grove, the heavy truck traffic from the turnpike sounded like it was coming out of the back yard! Do your due diligence, and take a listen in various areas at different times of the day/night. You may be surprised. Also remember, at some point in the not too distant future, Meggison is going to be a fairly major thoroughfare.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

That’s what I was thinking. I am having a hard time buying decreased traffic volume creating increased noise?

?? don't know where you got this??

shipping congestion reduced means more containers flowing on the roads. . . congestion meaning stuck in the ports due lack of trailers to move containers. . .
maybe my bad for poorly worded??

wind change, maybe, since it was relatively stronger. . over the last week. . .

thanks for the optimism. .

[GOLFER54]

I think crickets and frogs are getting louder also.

[Stu from NYC]

I think crickets and frogs are getting louder also.

And what about them gators?

[davem4616]

That would be my guess the wind direction was different, we get to hear the train along 301 in Wildwood IF the wind is blowing from Wildwood towards us, otherwise never hear it.

yup wind has a lot to do with it...

been there and heard that

[Lgisteve]

Very strong possibility that the deforestation of 1,000s of acres on both sides of the turnpike and surrounding areas contribute to the sound carrying. We noticed it since they took down the trees and built houses on the west side of Lake Okahumka in the last year or so.

We have been coming down every six months for the last three years to work on the house as well as to have small getaway vacations.

This is the first time going to sleep in our bed that I have heard trucks driving by on the highway. I don't hear engines, but tires make the noise. And I was surprised at night for the first time that we heard as much as we did without the windows open.

So, from my single observation, the changes in the economy with shipping congestion reduced, etc, has definitely changed the volumne of traffic, as well as any potential reflection of the noise from the meggison road walls, reflecting the noise back over the road.

just an interesting observation, not that this is a game changer, but just to acknowledge that truck noise has definitely changed in the last year from the last several years.

sportsguy

[dennisgavin]

Very strong possibility that the deforestation of 1,000s of acres on both sides of the turnpike and surrounding areas contribute to the sound carrying. We noticed it since they took down the trees and built houses on the west side of Lake Okahumka in the last year or so.

Seriously? What I see is thousands o acres of farm/cattle land that is being developed. I have not see deforestation.

[Miboater]

We bought in Hawkins in November and back up to the Hawkins preserve. We knew we were going to get some road noise when the conditions were right. We never hear it during the day but at night is when we could hear it. Sometimes loud but mostly a little white noise.

The interesting thing is now they built up the houses on the other side of the preserve along Meggison and the noise has been greatly reduced. The sound would move and come from the openings where no homes. Now when we hear the road noise it's coming from the Meggison-Warm Springs intersection where there's not built up yet but a lot farther away from our house.

[jrieker68]

Probably not in my lifetime, but 301 is scheduled to be widened to 4 lanes and the 301/turnpike interchange to be reworked so Deluna could be worse then.

[Normal]

Noise doesn’t seem to be an issue for us and we live in Citrus Grove. Of course we are about 1/2 mile north of the turnpike as the crow flies? When you say 3 years, it eliminates most of the turnpike areas I guess. You must be near 301? I feel more for the people along Morris, that road has basically become a freeway with round abouts.

[Robsillup]

What village are you living in?

QUOTE=Stu from NYC;2095421]Is this from the turnpike?

As traffic increases as they build a third lane cannot imagine noise not getting worse.

Grew up under a JFK flight path and sure got tired of that noise real quick.[/QUOTE]

[Vermilion Villager]

Sure is quite in Spruce Creek South. But then you can’t use the status of “I live in the Villages”!!
:1rotfl::1rotfl:Seriously??? Comparing Spruce Creek South to The Villages is like comparing guys playing flag football in the park to the NFL. :welcome:

[Marathon Man]

Sure is quite in Spruce Creek South. But then you can’t use the status of “I live in the Villages”!!

I been in Spruce Creek. I'll take a little bit of noise over living there anytime. If fact, I would take a lot of noise.

[SusanStCatherine]

Depending on the wind, I sometimes hear the turnpike from my St. Catherine house, which is one of the fartherest in that village.

A friend living near the turnpike put memory foam mattress toppers over the windows to deaden the sound.

Earplugs work great to deaden a lot of annoying sounds, especially those coming from a snoring partner.

[Stu from NYC]

What village are you living in?



Why do you ask?

[Bilyclub]

Sure is quite in Spruce Creek South. But then you can’t use the status of “I live in the Villages”!!

Or legally use the amenities.

[Michael G.]

I read all these complaints about traffic noises on the turn pike from
many areas.

One question I have: "What the sam hell is the matter with the developers"??

They sure must know ahead of time the problems, yet they force feed this kind of real estate development and hope all the buyers have hearing aids.

Do they really think us seniors are that Dumm?
Are homes cheaper next to the turn pike?

[virtue51]

There will be more traffic as the area continues to be developed.

[goodwillie]

So the lack of congestion makes the individual sound of the tires on the road more distinct and annoying rather than just a continual din? Interesting thought if I read that correctly. Not logical but interesting

The turnpike was there long before the homes. It is not moving any time soon.
Should have notice this when you were checking that area out to purchase or build a home.

[Cookie Princess]

Hey Sportsguy...This is interesting as we are looking around for a new house and are trying to learn the sound patterns from both the turnpike and Meggison. What street are you located? I have actually been going around and listening at different times and wind directions in both Deluna and St Johns where we are looking at houses.

The link below shows the historical wind patterns from a local weather station. It appears that the wind direction is about equal from east or west over the course of a year. I have seen sites that say the prevailing wind in central FL is from the SW but this interactive chart seems to show that the NE is more prevalent.

It's 4am and the Leesburg airport wx station is showing a 5mph wind from the NE. I am going grab some coffee and go check things out. Yes, I'll put on my hearing aids and no I don't have anything better to do right now. lol

Prevailing historical winds (https://windhistory.com/station.html?KVVG)

Let us know what you hear...we are also watching the new area of Deluna! Near the middle, not right along the pike or 301. THANKS

[Bogie Shooter]

Let us know what you hear...we are also watching the new area of Deluna! Near the middle, not right along the pike or 301. THANKS
These noise threads are popping about as frequently as dog poop threads.
Speaking of that ………no wait that would hijacking this thread.:1rotfl:

[coffeebean]

I live in Piedmont. Never hear a sound!

I live in Mallory Square. Really quiet here too.

[thevillages2013]

Why do you ask?

The village of STU , dammit!

[Crazyladycruz]

Might it be too, you were so busy when you first moved and then then covid that traffic was almost nonexistent?
Now life is back to normal… this is your normal for the area?
Just my thought

[merrymini]

Traffic noise really carries depending on topography and wind. You would need about 100 feet of dense forest for mitigation, not likely found hereabouts. Unfortunately, a prior poster’s recommendation applies, caveat emptor.

[Cupcake57]

We have been coming down every six months for the last three years to work on the house as well as to have small getaway vacations.

This is the first time going to sleep in our bed that I have heard trucks driving by on the highway. I don't hear engines, but tires make the noise. And I was surprised at night for the first time that we heard as much as we did without the windows open.

So, from my single observation, the changes in the economy with shipping congestion reduced, etc, has definitely changed the volumne of traffic, as well as any potential reflection of the noise from the meggison road walls, reflecting the noise back over the road.



just an interesting observation, not that this is a game changer, but just to acknowledge that truck noise has definitely changed in the last year from the last several years.

sportsguy

All these discussions of turnpike noise-I wonder where the heck you all lived before that was dead silent? Seriously. Getting out of bed at 4am to listen for noise? Are you usually outside at 4am?

Yes, I would not want to live right up against the turnpike. I live in Marsh Bend and IF the wind is in the northeast I can hear it- IF I listen for it -when out on the lanai, but its nothing like typical urban or suburban background noise. When I cross the Waterlily bridge and see the traffic on the turnpike, I don't think "ugh! noise" I think "that's commerce, and its little children going on vacation or coming to see Grandma."

[Normal]

I live in Mallory Square. Really quiet here too.

Quiet here in Citrus Grove too. I don't think the original poster is anywhere near the turnpike anyway. He or she said she has been coming down for the past "3 years". the turnpike area has only recently been developed. My guess is Buena Vista or Morris?

A Fixed Cat "Morse"

[Bogie Shooter]

Quiet here in Citrus Grove too. I don't think the original poster is anywhere near the turnpike anyway. He or she said she has been coming down for the past "3 years". the turnpike area has only recently been developed. My guess is Buena Vista or Morris?

Morris is the cat.....................................

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Marsh bend and I can see the highway from my front patio. . .

Yes, the wind was from the northeast, which might not have happened in the past to the extent it was this past week.

doesn't matter where i lived as I was comparing the same location in TV for the past three years.

as I said in a prior post, I will go with the wind direction as the major contributor. .

[Stu from NYC]

Marsh bend and I can see the highway from my front patio. . .

Yes, the wind was from the northeast, which might not have happened in the past to the extent it was this past week.

doesn't matter where i lived as I was comparing the same location in TV for the past three years.

as I said in a prior post, I will go with the wind direction as the major contributor. .

Think you are right but wonder how much noise explosions at the quarry will make or how noisy announcements at the prison are?

[Bogie Shooter]

Think you are right but wonder how much noise explosions at the quarry will make or how noisy announcements at the prison are?

I forgot, which village do you live in?

[Marathon Man]

Think you are right but wonder how much noise explosions at the quarry will make or how noisy announcements at the prison are?

No need to worry. You are welcome.

[vintageogauge]

Think you are right but wonder how much noise explosions at the quarry will make or how noisy announcements at the prison are?

I have lived in Fenney for 5 years as of today and I have never once heard an announcement from the prison unlike those that live within a couple miles of the squares or fire departments or hospitals, etc., hearing all of that noise which we don't have down here. Where do you come up with this stuff. The quarry blasts which are about every 6 weeks or so sound like a truck going over a pothole that lasts all of 2 seconds at the most and they are only during the day. It's amazing how you people continue to bash south of 44 and have most likely never spent a day of your life down here enjoying the area.

[golfnut]

I read all these complaints about traffic noises on the turn pike from
many areas.

One question I have: "What the sam hell is the matter with the developers"??

They sure must know ahead of time the problems, yet they force feed this kind of real estate development and hope all the buyers have hearing aids.

Do they really think us seniors are that Dumm?
Are homes cheaper next to the turn pike?

There is nothing wrong with the developers, they buy the land and build the homes, they don't force feed the homes on anyone, and yes there is no shortage of Dumm (buy a dictionary and watch for squiggly lines under a word, it's telling you the word is misspelled, Duh) seniors and other age groups.

[dewilson58]

I have lived in Fenney for 5 years as of today and I have never once heard an announcement from the prison .......

Where do you come up with this stuff.

It's amazing how you people continue to bash .......

He/She is just a sad poster and wants to share his/her sad life.
Probably does not live in TV.

Happy Anniversary.

[Bogie Shooter]

Think you are right but wonder how much noise explosions at the quarry will make or how noisy announcements at the prison are?

I forgot, which village do you live in?

He/She is just a sad poster and wants to share his/her sad life.
Probably does not live in TV.

Happy Anniversary.


Still waiting.