en.Wedoany.com Reported - Two new highway projects in France, the A69 and A154-A120, are facing strong opposition due to environmental controversies, causing construction delays. The A69 project aims to connect Toulouse and Castres in southern France, spanning 62 kilometers as a planned four-lane toll highway. Some sections have already been completed and opened to traffic, managed by Vinci Autoroutes. The project is intended to replace the congested N126 road, improving traffic efficiency and safety. Construction began in 2023, but disputes over converting some sections from existing free roads to toll roads, along with growing environmental opposition, have put the project in a difficult position. In early 2025, the project became mired in legal disputes and stalled after its environmental permit was revoked, though the permit was reinstated by the end of 2025.

Meanwhile, the A154-A120 highway project, designed to connect Orléans and Rouen in northern France, has also faced opposition. The project will pass through Chartres, upgrading the existing 28-kilometer N154 section and building 69 kilometers of new road, resulting in a four-lane configuration on the relevant sections. Environmentalists oppose the project on the grounds that it will occupy agricultural land and a forest.

VINCI is negotiating with the French government on these projects. VINCI Construction will be responsible for building the connecting roads, while VINCI Autoroutes will manage the project concessions. The relevant agreement is expected to be signed in the third quarter of 2026. Project goals include using low-carbon materials and methods during construction to minimize environmental impact.

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