The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will conduct noise surveys this year in Fukuoka’s Higashi-Naka district, located 300 meters from the airport’s new B runway, which began operation in March. A 7.5-meter-high, 450-meter-long sound barrier is under consideration to address noise levels exceeding predictions. Such large-scale barriers are rare near Japanese airports. While some residents support the measure, others worry about obstructed views and noise reflections from nearby highways. The local neighborhood association will conduct a survey before a final decision is made. Source: NHK
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