IJEP 43(13): 1232-1238 : Vol. 43 Issue. 13 (Conference 2023)
Payal Dubey*, Kunwar Raghvendra Singh and Sudhir Kumar Goyal
GLA University, Department of Civil Engineering, Mathura – 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
In the past decade, there has been vast development in urbanisation as technology developed. This rapid urbanisation has exceeded the density of the population and industrialization, thus increasing transportation. Due to increase in transportation, noise pollution is also increasing rapidly, as a result of which people are suffering from chronic diseases. Present study deals with the assessment of traffic noise on the national highway (NH-44) near the hospitals and educational institutes which comes under the silence zone. Traffic and noise were monitored at four different locations on NH-44 near Mathura during weekdays (Monday to Friday). Maximum and minimum noise levels were 84.02 and 76.51 dB, respectively during peak hours which exceeded the limits of silent zone prescribed by central pollution control board (CPCB), India. Further traffic and noise data were characterized by using cluster analysis (CA). Hence, it showed major concern about human health issues. Thus, road traffic noise in silence zones is recognized as a serious health hazard and needs to be controlled. This study will assist the policymakers in overcoming such challenges; research should further find ways or solutions to avoid traffic noise. It includes deploying noise barriers, diligent traffic rules and understandable educational boards to make people aware of the impact of traffic noise.
Keywords
Traffic noise, Noise level, Noise pollution, Cluster analysis, Health problems, Chronic disorders
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