Chip seal problems - part 1

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Story Published: May 13, 2009 at 6:24 PM MDT

Story Updated: May 14, 2009 at 2:03 PM MDT

By Steven Pope

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IDAHO FALLS - "ITD's action stole our property and the use of our property and backyard," said a man who doesn't want to be identified because after years of fighting with ITD, the stress was just too much.

"The noise is horrific. We used to have barbecues and parties and entertain people. And now we can't even open windows at night."

The noise was worse right after larger rocks in a type 3 seal coat was used back in 2000.

"The first couple of years the noise was so bad, that people in the house were sleeping with earplugs. Some people slept in the living rooms instead of their bedrooms because of the noise."

Noise that penetrates a half mile away, over this fence and into this backyard.

I-15 will be receiving a new chip seal coating this summer, and the noise might return to the Burlwood neighborhood.

Be sure to look for multiple updates to this story as I investigate it. Feel free to email your responses and/or concerns to me: STEVENP@KIDK.COM

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