Northbound Thruway Noise Barrier Work to Start in South Nyack

On Monday, Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC will begin the first phase of constructing a noise barrier along the north side of the New York State Thruway in South Nyack.

The operation will include demolishing an existing retaining wall between the Thruway and the parking lot of the Eagle Rock apartments on Piermont Avenue, officials said.

A temporary noise-reducing fence and concrete barrier will be installed as the demolition occurs. The second phase of work, which includes the construction of new retaining walls and foundations, will follow once demolition is complete.

Next week also will see continued construction of foundations for noise barriers along the southbound Thruway between the South Broadway bridge and River Road. This construction work involves drilling holes into the soil to install foundations. After the foundations are installed, concrete panels that form the noise barriers will be installed.

The barriers will be treated with sound-absorbing material to further reduce traffic noise to the nearby community, officials said.