New noise maps for Kerkrade
On Jan. 24, 2023, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted the 2021 EU Noise Maps.
These Maps are there to inform residents. They indicate with colors how much noise there is in a place, or on a building. This includes noise from road traffic, trains and industry.
Municipality uses Maps for action plan
The municipality uses the data on the noise maps to create an action plan.
This will be ready in the course of 2024. The plan will state what measures the municipality wants to take against noise from road traffic in particular. And the effect the municipality expects these measures to have.
You can view the Maps
Would you like to view the Maps ? For example, to look up the amount of noise on and around your own home? Then you can do so online starting Feb. 1, 2023. To do so, go to our information page on noise maps
The Maps will also be available at the Information Desk in the City OfficeMarkt 33, Kerkrade) for six weeks from February 1, 2023. After these six weeks, you must first make a Make an appointment appointment if you want to see the Maps .
Let us know if something is wrong
You cannot object to or appeal the Maps. However, you can let us know if you think something is wrong.
Do you think data is missing? If so, please send an e-mail to gemeentehuis@kerkrade.nl
Or call the Environment and Building Department at 14 045. We will use this information when creating the action plan.