Construction of Toulouse-Castres A69 Highway Halted by Court Ruling

French administrative court suspends controversial project citing environmental concerns, while lawmakers push for legislative intervention to resume work.

• The Toulouse Administrative Court halted construction of the A69 highway on February 27, citing insufficient public interest and significant environmental harm.
• Environmental activists celebrated the ruling, calling it a landmark victory for conservation efforts across Europe.
• Supporters of the highway, including local lawmakers and government officials, argue the project is critical for regional economic development and connectivity.
• Pro-highway lawmakers are preparing a legislative proposal to retroactively validate the project, bypassing the court's decision.
• The government has filed an appeal and is seeking a suspension of the ruling to resume construction, with the project already 70% completed and €300 million invested.

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