Overview

• The A69 motorway project, linking Castres to Toulouse, was halted in February 2025 after a court annulled its environmental authorization.
• On May 21, the Toulouse administrative appeal court began reviewing the government’s request for a 'sursis à exécution' to temporarily resume construction.
• Public rapporteur Frédéric Diard has recommended resuming works, citing legal and procedural grounds, though opposition groups strongly contest this position.
• A legislative proposal to retroactively validate the project's permits, already passed by the Senate, will be reviewed by the National Assembly’s Sustainable Development Committee on June 2.
• Environmental activists continue to protest the project, planning a 'funeral party' for July, while proponents argue the motorway is vital for regional connectivity and economic growth.