I-75 Soundwall Installation Project Begins in Troy

Two-year project will add noise barriers along 2.7 miles of northbound highway

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:48am

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An extreme close-up of the rough, pebbled texture of a concrete highway sound barrier, capturing the earthy tones and dramatic lighting that convey the infrastructure's purpose of reducing noise pollution.The new soundwalls along I-75 in Troy will provide much-needed noise reduction for nearby residents, improving quality of life in the community.Troy Today

The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the start of a two-year project to install soundwalls along a 2.7-mile stretch of northbound I-75 in Troy. The project will add noise barriers from Wattles Road to Long Lake Road, and from Crooks Road to Coolidge Highway.

Why it matters

Residents living near the highway have long advocated for soundwalls to reduce traffic noise, and the project is expected to improve quality of life for nearby homeowners. The installation will require lane closures and traffic disruptions during construction.

The details

The soundwall project will be completed in two phases, with one wall installed from Wattles Road to Long Lake Road, and another from Crooks Road to Coolidge Highway. Drivers can expect lane closures during off-peak hours on weekdays and all day on weekends as crews prepare the work zone and install temporary barriers.

  • Construction is scheduled to begin on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The full project is expected to take two years to complete.

The players

Michigan Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for managing and maintaining Michigan's highway infrastructure, including the I-75 soundwall project in Troy.

Jon Crisan

A Troy resident who lives near I-75 but outside the project area, and has advocated for soundwalls to be installed in his neighborhood as well.

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What they’re saying

“I have friends and co-workers who live on that side, and I know that they are really looking forward to being able to enjoy (the soundwall).”

— Jon Crisan, Troy Resident

What’s next

Multiple lane closures will be restricted to off-peak hours on weekdays and at all times on weekends until the new traffic configuration is complete.

The takeaway

This project represents a long-awaited solution for Troy residents living near the busy I-75 corridor, who have sought noise mitigation measures for years. The soundwalls are expected to significantly improve quality of life in the surrounding neighborhoods once the two-year construction is finished.