Dublin’s noise levels highest near the Airport, the M50 and Temple Bar, maps show
“Noise maps” taking in decibel levels from roads, railways and airports, where applicable, are prepared every five years and are submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency. They are followed by strategies to manage the noise, called Noise Action Plans.
Noise levels exceeding 75 decibels – which may damage hearing over time – were observed along much of the M50 from the M11 to the M1, as well as along many of the main approach roads including the M11, the M7 , the M4 and M2. Noise levels in the vicinity of the Luas lines were as low as 55 decibels. Higher values of up to 69 decibels were found in areas adjacent to big roads. A similar situation was found along the Dart line.
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