Impacts to Neighboring Residents and Businesses
Updated on September 27, 2018
Overnight Work
Starting, October 8, 2018, the MBTA’s contractor will work overnight shifts, Sundays – Thursdays, 9 PM – 5 AM, in Brookline.
The contractor will replace approximately 100 feet of rail during each overnight shift.
The noisiest work will occur after 9 PM when the contractor is cutting the rails with a saw or torch, then later overnight when the track is being tamped to the proper elevation.
Minimizing Noise
In addition to assembling track panels offsite and accessing the site through the MBTA right-of-way, the contractor can use a variety of techniques to mitigate noise and minimize disruptions to abutters:
- Use self-adjusting backup alarms, silencers or mufflers on equipment
- Limit truck and equipment idling
- Line dumping bins, hoppers and trucks with sound-deadening material
- Use noise blanket and shielding where possible
- Response to noise complaints and monthly noise monitoring
Special track work will be done in larger sections and requires work over weekends.
Contact
To report a noise complaint or issue, call the 24/7 noise hotline at 508-676-3550.
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