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Pioneering noise barrier to be built by M1

A new pioneering noise barrier which will improve the lives of residents living next to the M1 at Wakefield will be installed later this year.

The innovative design being installed at the Denby Dale junction has never been used before in the UK. The barrier not only reduces noise but will also act as a safety barrier.

Highways England’s project manager Sujad Hussain said 'There has been a long standing issue of noise from the motorway at this location and by installing four sections of barrier we will be able to improve noise levels for residents living nearby.'

Highways England is installing the barrier on four sections of the M1 at junction 39: on the southbound carriageway and southbound entry slip road and on the northbound carriageway and northbound exit slip road.

The barriers, 3 at 3 metres high and 1 at 1.85 metres, will be constructed off site meaning there will be less chance of weather having an impact on the work.