Overview
- The Toulouse administrative court of appeal will hold a decisive hearing on Thursday that will determine whether the A69 construction continues.
- The rapporteur public recommended allowing the works to proceed, judging the lower court’s annulment of the environmental authorization not well founded.
- Atosca says about 82% of earthworks and 95% of structures are complete and two hot‑mix plants installed in November are set to produce 500,000 tonnes for paving from January, figures opponents contest.
- Opposition group La Voie est libre had a recusal request rejected, plans a rally at the court, and is preparing a criminal complaint with an emergency environmental injunction.
- Work resumed in summer after a stay of the February halt, and Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot has voiced support for opening the 53‑km route by October 2026.