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Due to a number of noise concerns voiced from residents of Northwoods Estates, Charleston County agreed to perform a separate noise study to include the entire Northwoods Estates subdivision adjacent to Interstate 26. The purpose of the study is to evaluate future noise levels and impacts to Northwoods Estates residences using future (2040) projected traffic along I-26.
Click here to view the entire Northwoods Estates noise study.
The Northwoods Estates noise study area extends approximately 1.7 miles in length along I-26, starting about 1.3 miles south of I-26/US 78 interchange and ending at the US 52 Connector. A total of 279 houses were analyzed for existing and future noise impacts. The study area includes residences along Bentwood Drive, Rollins Court, Brigham Drive, Delhi Road, Long Shadow Lane, and New Ryder Road. Land uses in the study area are all residential which has a Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC) of 67 decibels.
