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Construction noise annoyance and its evolution: Insights from the Turcot Project longitudinal study
Alexis Pinsonnault-Skvarenina1,2, Mathieu Carrier3, Annelies Bockstael4
1École d'orthophonie et d'audiologie, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
|May 12, 2025
Summary
Construction noise annoyance decreased over time, especially for nearby residents. Factors beyond noise levels, like other nuisances and perceived safety, significantly impact resident annoyance.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Acoustics
- Urban Planning
Background:
- Long-term infrastructure projects generate significant construction noise.
- Understanding resident annoyance is crucial for urban development and public health.
- Previous studies often focus on noise levels, neglecting other contributing factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the temporal evolution of construction noise annoyance.
- To identify key drivers of annoyance beyond noise levels.
- To inform policy for mitigating construction noise impacts on residents.
Main Methods:
- A 4-year longitudinal socio-acoustic survey of 1409 participants near a highway interchange.
- Objective noise level monitoring at 18 autonomous stations.
- Regression analysis to determine factors influencing annoyance.
Main Results:
- Annoyance decreased significantly over time for all participants.
- Residents closer to construction sites experienced a faster decline in annoyance.
- Noise levels explained only a small part of annoyance; other nuisances and perceived safety were key.
Conclusions:
- Construction noise annoyance is dynamic and influenced by multiple factors.
- Policy should consider socio-demographic, psychosocial, and contextual variables for effective noise management.
- Addressing broader construction nuisances can improve residents' quality of life.
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