A deux reprises, la rapporteure publique avait demandé au tribunal administratif de Toulouse « l’annulation totale » du chantier de cette autoroute largement contesté par les défenseurs de l’environnement.
The Toulouse Administrative Tribunal annulled the prefectural decree authorizing the A69 highway project on February 27, 2025, following two requests from the public rapporteur. The state plans to appeal. The project, 65% complete with significant investments, was halted, causing concern over job losses and financial impacts. Environmental groups celebrated the decision as a historic victory, marking the first time a highway project was stopped for environmental reasons in France. The government described the ruling as absurd, emphasizing the project's progress and economic implications.
