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The Planned Highway A69 Work Sites After Its Stoppage By Judges Two Months Ago

The construction site of the A69 near the road of the Cretes near Cuq-Toulza, Tarn, is under scrutiny. 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 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 construction of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the actual progress of leveling works and highway structures does not match Atosca's claims. 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'), opposes the project and wants the construction of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. Expropriations for farmers are not yet resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would suffice for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would be more cost-effective. 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 face destruction. This takes place in Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#12372240
Date Taken	24 March 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Alain Pitton/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Alain Pitton/NurPhoto

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