Overview

• On May 16, 2025, more than 500 residents from Mos and Bembrive protested the proposed rerouting of the A-52 highway, uniting under slogans like 'Mos en loita. Non á A-52.'
• Protesters argue the new route would fragment local communities and fail to address traffic and safety issues on the A-55 highway.
• Concerns were raised about environmental impacts, including water table disruptions from a planned 4-kilometer tunnel and extensive deforestation.
• Demonstrators called for the central government and Ministry of Transport to explore more economical and sustainable solutions, such as removing tolls on the AP-9 highway.
• The protest reflects a broader demand for government accountability and respect for local voices in infrastructure planning.