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#12372274

16 May 2025

The construction site for the A69 is near Vendine, Tarn. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opposes the project and wants the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 will suffice for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372278

16 May 2025

The construction site of the A69 near Saix, Tarn, is far from complete. After the Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres, NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims that all levelling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the levelling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues, such as water evacuation and species protection, affect the work. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), which opposes the project, wants the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Not all expropriations for farmers are resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 will suffice for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12372284

16 May 2025

The construction work exposes underground water, revealing a phreatic zone. The A69 highway is planned to be built on this phreatic zone. After the Administrative Court of Toulouse suspends all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres, NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and requests the Court to allow the works to continue while the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), consisting of opponents, wants the construction of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of this project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 will suffice for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is estimated to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372288

16 May 2025

A protected standalone tree is on a construction site for the A69 highway. Before the works begin, this tree is on a meadow. After the Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 project highway between Toulouse and Castres, NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69. They state they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers given by Atosca. Additionally, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents, want the building of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372291

16 May 2025

The concessionaire of the A69 places a sign reading 'Beware invasive plants' at an A69 construction site near Montcabrier, Haute-Garonne. After the Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres, NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, stating they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents of the project, want the construction of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of this project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 will suffice for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372292

16 May 2025

Garbage is left by Atosca/NGE very near a protected creek on the A69 construction site. The placard is put here by Atosca/NGE. After the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres, NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to let the works continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69. They state they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers given by Atosca. Additionally, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372293

16 May 2025

Levelling works are not close to being finished near the town of Cuq-Toulza, Tarn. The Administrative Court of Toulouse suspends all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all levelling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the levelling works and highway structures do not match the numbers given by Atosca. Several problems, such as water evacuation and protection of species, plague the work. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents of the project, want the building of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372294

16 May 2025

A view of one of the A69 construction sites near Cuq-Toulza, Tarn. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all work on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the work to continue while the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all leveling work has begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling work and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association, 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opposes the project and wants the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 will suffice for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372295

16 May 2025

A detail on one of the A69 construction sites between Toulouse and Castres. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 project highway between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, stating they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers given by Atosca. Additionally, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents, want the building of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway costs EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372296

16 May 2025

A sign reads 'Water' at the A69 construction site. The Administrative Court of Toulouse suspends all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the Court's decision. Atosca states that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers provided by Atosca. Additionally, several issues affect the work, such as water evacuation and species protection. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), which opposes the project, wants the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Expropriations for farmers are not resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 will suffice for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#11934030

10 Jan 2025

A partially destroyed building stands amid the aftermath of a wildfire, surrounded by debris and burned trees in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 8, 2025. The most destructive fires in Los Angeles history kill at least five people, destroy thousands of structures, and force approximately 180,000 people to evacuate.

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#11934174

10 Jan 2025

A burned-out car is in front of a destroyed home in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 8, 2025. The most destructive fires in Los Angeles history kill at least five people, destroy thousands of structures, and force approximately 180,000 people to evacuate.

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#11934082

10 Jan 2025

The ruins of a neighborhood show charred trees, burned-out structures, and debris scattered across the area in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 8, 2025. The most destructive fires in Los Angeles history kill at least five people, destroy thousands of structures, and force approximately 180,000 people to evacuate.

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#11934222

10 Jan 2025

A general view of wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 8, 2025. The most destructive fires in Los Angeles history kill at least five people, destroy thousands of structures, and force approximately 180,000 people to evacuate.

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#11934009

10 Jan 2025

Smoke rises over the coastline as wildfires burn in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 7, 2025. The most destructive fires in Los Angeles history kill at least five people, destroy thousands of structures, and force approximately 180,000 people to evacuate.

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#11934010

10 Jan 2025

Smoke rises over the coastline as wildfires burn in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 7, 2025. The most destructive fires in Los Angeles history kill at least five people, destroy thousands of structures, and force approximately 180,000 people to evacuate.

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