The bill would permit Highway Trust Fund funding for certain Type II noise barriers that meet specified exceptions, including barriers near preexisting development or qualifying residential structures at least 10 years old. It would make planning, design, preservation, and construction of eligible Type II barriers eligible for surface transportation block grant funds. The bill would also allow multipurpose barriers, including those supporting renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, or broadband, and require project sponsors to consider aesthetics using Federal Highway Administration guidance.

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