Motorway

Controversial new French motorway: Decision delayed on work suspension

The A69 between Toulouse and Castres has long been the subject of several court cases and protests

Driver arrested after dodging French motorway tolls with ‘kind words’ trick

The man used the same technique every time he passed through the péage

Controversial A69 motorway in doubt as court assesses environmental impact

A new call for cancellation of the environmental approval could halt the project

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Letters: France’s toll booth free motorways: a ‘nightmare’ or ‘no trouble at all’

Readers spar over their vastly different experiences with the new system

Police and activists clash as trees cut on A69 route in France

Activists perched in the trees in a symbolic bid to try and stop the felling

How French motorway service stations are changing (for the better)

More electric vehicles means more stops, prompting companies to rethink driver experiences

Letters: France's new toll free motorways confuse - and impress

Connexion readers share their experience of driving under the new system

Drivers complain over barrier-free French motorways - and their fines

The new system is supposed to make traffic more fluid and environmentally friendly, but many have reported payment difficulties

Why French motorway péage tariffs could be set to rise (a lot)

Costs could soar next year if planned budget changes go ahead

Calendar: when to expect traffic jams on French roads this summer

Drivers warned over busy motorways and ring roads on several dates as well as problems around the Olympics

Shock message to French drivers over motorway security lanes

Hard shoulder safety campaign asks: ‘When are you going to run someone over?’ ahead of busy holiday period

Motorway driving in France: new safety alert for security lanes

The system uses AI and a camera to alert patrol agents and distracted drivers before accidents happen

Reopening of France’s A13 motorway delayed as new cracks discovered

Traffic built up on neighbouring roads - but the empty lanes were not completely deserted…

Thousands march against new motorway project in south-west France

The protest was the latest opposition movement against the controversial project

Easter delays for drivers and ferries: 7 France travel updates

We also look at the start of new flights from France to New York and Spain and why Paris is doubling metro ticket prices during the Olympics

Farmer roadblocks intensify, holiday traffic: 5 France travel updates

We also look at new luggage rules for trains and proposed compensation for people affected by recent rail strikes

Greta Thunberg at protest against new motorway in south-west France

The Swedish activist called the project ‘absolute madness’

Which motorway tolls are rising in France and by how much?

Overall prices are less than 3%, but considerably higher on some routes

French farmer roadblocks start to end - but not all

Unions call off action after extra concessions from the government. €400m in aid has been pledged in total

Hunt for missing boy, 2, from French hamlet focuses on motorway toll

Investigators are cross-referencing 50,000 CCTV images with phone records in the latest on the case

Travel disrupted around France as farmers blockade Paris and Lyon

The government response stiffens as 15,000 police are deployed to protect the capital

New Dover border checks may cause 'alarming' 14-hour delays, MPs told

We also look at new France-US and France-Ireland flights as well as ongoing disruption at ports and on motorways

Where are French farmers' roadblocks now and what about the weekend?

Two major motorways between Lyon to Spain are shut for 400km as unions call for a ‘blockade of Paris’

Which roads are farmers blocking in France? Are ports affected?

Up to 85 departments will be impacted on January 26

See where French farmer roadblocks are intensifying

The protest spreads following the death of a mother and her daughter at a barricade on Tuesday

French farmer roadblocks continue: Woman killed as car hits barricade

The accident left two other people seriously injured as the protest spreads around the country

Farmers block several French motorways as protests spread

‘All departments’ are now concerned by the protest over regulations

Ports prepare for new border checks and 5 other France travel updates

Our round-up also looks at new Ryanair flights, plans for new UK-France ferry service, icy motorway conditions and TGV-M delays

New easyJet flights, more France-US connections and weekend traffic

Our France travel round-up also sees flight menus prepared by a Michelin-starred chef

Price freeze on trains, many airlines banned: 7 French travel updates

We also look at the best airports in France, the best ferry company in the world and Eurostar delays

Discount Ryanair summer flights on sale: 8 French travel updates

We also look at the app to get on fully booked trains, increased motorway tolls, the cancelled Christmas rail strike and more

Lone drivers now face fines for using carshare lane on French motorway

Police are issuing fines of up to €135 for people who break the rules

180,000 unpaid fines for no-barrier French motorway section

The system is under strain a year after introduction with the operators setting up a ‘crisis team’ to deal with the backlog

Protestors removed from A69 motorway project site in south-west France

Police removed environmentalists before they could set up an ‘occupation zone’

MAP: See where in France motorways are currently planned

As protestors are cleared once more from the site of the controversial A69 motorway project, we look at where new roads are planned (although not all may end up being built)

French chateau owner heartbroken over motorway planned 300m away

Château de Scopont in Tarn should have been protected by its listed monument status

Mont Blanc tunnel closes for maintenance works for two months

Scheduled repairs will focus on replacing ventilation system

Controversial new motorway project resumes in southwest France

The transport minister said the majority of local ministers are still in favour of the project, despite significant protests from environmental campaigners

What are the origins of the French priorité à droite rule?

The rule is almost 100 years old, and is used in many European countries

Some motorway projects in France ‘to be cancelled’: Where are they?

We list autoroutes that are currently under construction or newly approved - or awaiting approval

Drivers ‘tricked into fines’ at France’s first barrier-free motorway

This is the claim of a leading French association, which says the road is a ‘trap’ for drivers

What is new and what changes in France in September?

From train services to Spain, and pension reforms, to major roadworks, we highlight key changes

Radars to catch drivers wrongly using car share lane on rise in France

The cameras work by thermal imaging of body-heat to identify how many people are in the vehicle and can lead to a €135 fine

French motorway deaths: woman, 40 ‘probably on family holiday from UK’

Prefecture issues general safety warnings for drivers in holiday traffic

Alcohol, drugs and technology blamed as French motorway deaths rise

Fatalities on French toll motorways rose to 188 last year

How do you pay a free-flow motorway toll in a rental car?

There are plans to introduce more motorways in France without toll barriers. We look at how you can pay the toll while driving a rental vehicle

Where will traffic be worst in France this weekend?

Warnings have been issued with holidaymakers expected to hit the roads in large numbers again

French motorway to test if electric lorries can charge while driving

If the trial on the A10 south-west of Paris is successful, the technology could be rolled out on a larger scale

French motorway breakdown fees have gone up, here is what you pay now

The biggest increases are for weekend and nighttime callouts

French toll roads: Drivers ‘paying more due to 2015 government deal’

Motorway toll prices have risen by 4.75% over the course of 2023, year-on-year

Legal bid launched to put brakes on controversial new French motorway

Ten organisations have clubbed together to file a complaint over the construction of the A69 between Toulouse and Castres

What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a French motorway?

There are specific rules to be aware of such as not contacting your insurance provider for breakdown assistance

Protesters dispersed as diggers begin work on new French motorway

Construction of the A69 Toulouse and Castres road is very controversial

Protests intensify over plans for French motorway extensions

The French Transport Minister has announced all new motorway projects will be reviewed, as environmental activists block traffic in Normandy

Road jams as protestors block Normandy motorway over extension plan

Hundreds of ecologists blocked the road and others near Rouen. They also took action in nearby forests to hinder the destruction of trees required by the plans

France prepares for first no-barrier toll motorway. How will it work?

The Paris-Normandy A13/A14 road will be the first motorway in France to remove toll barriers along its entire length. Other motorways have only removed them on certain sections.

Work on new controversial motorway in southern France ‘has begun’

That is the claim of France’s transport minister Clément Beaune, contradicting his comments last month that he would reexamine the project

Controversial new A69 motorway in southern France: What do you think?

Proponents claim the Castres-Toulouse motorway is vital for the economy. But critics say it will destroy the environment

Controversial new A69 motorway in southern France: What do you think?

Proponents claim the Castres-Toulouse motorway is vital for the economy. But critics say it will destroy the environment

Violence fears ahead of protests over new motorway in southern France

The A69 motorway is planned to run between Toulouse and Castres

French city to trial paying drivers not to use motorway at rush hour

The scheme will pay €2 for each journey not taken. Critics have condemned the idea as ‘cosmetic’

Motorists highlight issues with France’s first free-flow toll motorway

An 88-kilometre section of the A79 between Sazaret and Digoin uses technology instead of physical toll booths to charge motorists. But the system is not without its critics

Strikes, Eurostar offer, Brittany Ferries: Eight French travel updates

We also look at new UK/US flights to France, motorway charging points and two proposed rail services set to make city commutes easier

How to save on rising motorway tolls in France

The major motorway networks have announced significant savings on péage fees of up to 40% for some drivers. We explain

Ferry at risk, €100 fuel aid, toll badge scam: 8 French travel updates

We also look at trials of a train powered solely by hydrogen, new flights and more

Trains, cars, flights: What is new for travel in France in 2023

We look at a targeted fuel cost support package for people who need their cars to go to work, a new night train service and more

Northern French city to offer cash bonuses for carsharing on motorways

Up to €80 per month will initially be available to drivers who replace their usual solo journeys with carshare trips

Six changes for drivers in France in 2023

The coming year will see new incentives for car sharing and some enhanced grants for buying an electric car but also more low emission zones and a fuel price change

Car plate recognition replacing France’s ‘slow’ motorway toll barriers

An 88km stretch in central France is the first to be permanently equipped with a new ‘freeflow’ system

France’s first barrierless péage: what penalty for forgetting to pay?

The motorway toll on the A79 aims to prevent vehicles from having to slow down or stop, to save on fuel and emissions

France rules out reducing motorway speed from 130km/h to 110km/h

Some had called for the measure as a way to benefit the environment and to save on rising fuel costs, but the prime minister says she is not in favour of this