Switzerland’s federal government will provide the cantons with an additional CHF 52 billion to cut road noise, reported RTS. The additional CHF 52 billion will be added to an existing funding package of CHF 26 billion. More than a million people, over 10% of the population, are exposed to excessive road noise when at home. Work to reduce road noise includes upgrading road surfaces, adding sound barriers and introducing new speed limits. The additional CHF 52 billion is earmarked for work between now and 2024.

Source: Le News April 30, 2022 00:00 UTC