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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2123239)

OK. And you kept your promise. But why so many comments about the turnpike?

Constant noise becomes background sound and soon goes un-noticed. It's intermittent noise that I find more disturbing.

While I agree that intermmitent noise can be disturbing, and often even startling, constant noise can be a never-ending, even painful and exhausting problem. Ask someone with tinnitus.
As for the comments about the turnpike, could just be wanting to participate in an open conversation and not really trying to empart any earth shatering revelation.

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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2123239)

OK. And you kept your promise. But why so many comments about the turnpike?

Constant noise becomes background sound and soon goes un-noticed. It's intermittent noise that I find more disturbing.

That traffic noise I heard as a kid never went un-noticed by me, especially in the morning when there wasn't any other noises other than birds as they were waking up to a new day. It always bothered me seeing homes lining the Belt Parkway on Long Island and any other parkway for that matter. It has always been a sore spot.

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Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2123165)

Thank you everyone for all your replies - a very diverse and varied los for comments, but all have been helpful - my next lifestyle in little over a two weeks will be heavily focused on turnpike noise. For clarification, I can deal with a distant hum. I will probably be on my Lanai no more than half hour each morning for coffee. Hearing noise outside my house is not so much a concern - what I don’t want is to be able to hear any noise inside my home with my windows closed. I like the more “ open” kitchen feel better of the new homes, which is drawing me to a newer home vs an older resale.

One thing to add I don’t recall previously mentioned, concrete block/pre-cast construction will likely do a better job of blocking interior noise than frame.

Good luck with your search!

Lots going on down here near Sawgrass. And lots more coming when the bridge opens up. This is going to be the hot spot in 5-10 years. And I love it down here. But, I love it everywhere here in TV. It's really easy. If you are concerned about the noise move further north. If it doesn't bother you, Come on down. You'll love it. To me, the noise is a NON ISSUE

Spend a month or two here before making a decision. Huge place and not easy to decide what is best for you

Everyone mentions the turnpike noise down south, but no one seems to mention that the north seems to have a lot of electrical outages. Was told power was out in Belvedere, Ashland, Amelia, and other villages today. Was out 2-3 times for various reasons in the last 3-4 weeks.

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Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines (Post 2123599)

Heard of a couple and it does not seem to happen very often but noise near a heavily used turnpike will not stop

How far does 441/27 noise travel….or how far does 42 noise travel…or 44? It’s all the same. The southern villages might work out a little better on noise if they expand the turnpike only because the population density would require the state to install sound barrier walls.

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Originally Posted by RPDaly (Post 2123839)

There a lot of these studies you can find out there but most indicate sound barriers along highways are not very effective overall - especially considering their cost. May be one of those out of sight - out of mind results at best.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the actual and perceived effectiveness of noise barriers along interstate highways. Using a 5-mile section of Interstate 71 in the greater Cincinnati area as the study area, traffic noise readings and opinions of residents living along the sections of the highway were recorded. Noise readings were taken before and after the noise barriers were erected. A questionnaire was designed to elicit noise-related annoyance of the residents in the areas adjoining the highway. The results indicated that, in general, noise barriers were effective as indicated by a reduction in noise levels by as much as 11 dBA. The barriers, however, failed to bring noise levels for locations closer to the highway within the levels desired by the government (67 dBA). Most residents living right next to the highway were very satisfied with the installation of noise barriers. In general, these individuals felt that the quality of life improved with the noise barrier installation. The same, however, was not true of residents living a few blocks away from the highway--they felt the noise barriers were a waste of money. There was no significant difference in traffic noise pattern during the weekdays or weekends. Noise readings taken in two different locations were observed to be similar

That is consistent with something I read about traffic sound barriers. That being the homes closest to the barriers got the most sound relief. As you moved further and further away from the barriers the sound mitigation was minimal. Not much different than with no barriers.

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Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2121029)

I’m returning for my second lifestyle visit in a few weeks, after just getting back from my first. Interested in a new build. Liked DeLuna, but not the homes right next to turnpike (too noisy). Those in the southern part of DeLuna seem to be far enough from turnpike noise. Looking to buy around October, and DeLuna may be sold out by then, which will put me looking at Richmond. Great location, but many lots close to turnpike. Question - I don’t mind a distant hum of noise, but how far away from turnpike should I be so I don’t hear much noise?

Your concern is exactly what we were concerned with being so close to TP, especially off Meggison. We chose DeLuna and got a lot and are in process of building. We chose closer to 301, which I'd imagine will also expand in the future, based on popular demand for the Village area and the saying, "If you build it, they will come." We've been up to see the building ongoing nearly weekly and the noise from 301 and TP are not noticeable. That's now, but as the area grows and traffic increases, noise pollution will undoubtedly increase too. We're leaving the Land o' Lakes, FL area off US-41 and US-54, where there's LOTS of noise all day/all night. We love our lanai, but the traffic noise is constant, hence we're saying so long to the area and moving to a new and hopefully very active and fun life. There's been plenty of terrific feedback from fellow Villagers to ponder over. Best wishes on your home selection!

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Originally Posted by Boston-Sean (Post 2123894)

Wonder why that should be

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2123909)

Wonder why that should be

This explains it:

On Highway Noise Barriers, the Science Is Mixed. Are There Alternatives?

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Originally Posted by Boston-Sean (Post 2123958)

This explains it:

On Highway Noise Barriers, the Science Is Mixed. Are There Alternatives?

Wow thank you for sharing. Many years ago my college physics class taught me that sound does not travel in straight lines but waves and totally forgot.

So the fed govt is actually the cause of having these walls all over the highways. Sure would not want one in my backyard rather an eyesore.

Why is it that people that admittedly don't live anywhere near the turnpike are 80% of the posters in this thread? What's the point?