House Bill No. 7057 mandates the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and implement a funding schedule for the construction of noise barriers associated with Type II projects by October 1, 2025. A Type II project refers to federal or federal-aid highway projects aimed at retrofitting existing highways to mitigate traffic noise. The bill requires the DOT to base this funding schedule on an existing priority list and to publish both the schedule and the status of each construction project on its website.

The bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces new provisions that outline the responsibilities of the DOT regarding noise barrier construction. The estimated cost for these projects is over $320 million over a 15-20 year period, with the state expected to cover at least $83 million, while the remaining costs may be eligible for federal reimbursement. The ongoing fiscal impact of this bill will continue into the future, depending on the timing of the construction projects.