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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
(c) Dukas -
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
(c) Dukas -
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
(c) Dukas -
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The salt marshes in France by Olivier Jarry-Lacombe
PASS THE SALT... These salt lakes look like a palette of paints. Aerial photos show the beautiful salt flats of La Palme, Southern France in a wonderful new light.
Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, 44, said, "Salt farming in the region has begun recently, with the salt marshes producing incredible colours, the landscape is a tapestry of brown, beige and whites. The La Palme salt marsh is one of the main salt-farming sites in the Aude department, covering over 400 hectares. Roughly 30,000 tonnes of salt will be harvested here."
"These marshes are an annexe to the La Palme pond, built between 1927 to 2005, then abandoned until 2014, when they were restored and produced their first harvest." (FOTO: DUKAS/SOLENT NEWS)
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
A policewoman observes 'Ecureuils' setting up their encampment in the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly states that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway costs EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. This takes place in Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
The four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') occupy the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, on August 28, 2025, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
An 'Ecureuil' sets up his encampment in one of the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
An 'ecureuil' occupies one of the plane trees. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
An encampment of 'Ecureuils' occupies a plane tree to be cut in Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine (Haute-Garonne) to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) and Castres (Tarn). They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
'Ecureuils' place the banner 'Art. 2 of the constitutional law' between two plane trees in Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. It reads 'Everyone must take part in the protection of the environment'. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine (Haute-Garonne) to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) and Castres (Tarn). They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
One of the 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') speaks to another in the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. This takes place in Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
In Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025, a member of the GNSA observes 'Ecureuils' setting up their encampment in the plane trees scheduled for cutting. Since 3 a.m., four 'Ecureuils' (or 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching,' founded by activist and arborist-climber Thomas Brail) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to prevent their cutting for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner referencing Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going to trial over these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly states that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (or 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the highway construction to stop until all judicial decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that reprofiling the N126 will suffice for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but now about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
'Ecureuils' set up their encampment in one of the plane trees to be cut in Vendine. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine, Haute-Garonne, to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, and Castres, Tarn. They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. Toulouse, Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') Accupy Again Trees To Be Cut In Protest Against The Planned A69 Highway
A Gendarmerie car is stationed near graffiti reading 'Good Morning' in Vendine, France, on August 28, 2025. Since 3 a.m. this morning, four 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') from the GNSA ('National Group of Trees Watching' founded by Thomas Brail, the activist and arborist-climber) occupy two plane trees in Vendine (Haute-Garonne) to block their cutting for works on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) and Castres (Tarn). They deploy a banner on Article 2 of the constitutional law about preserving the environment. Initially, only two plane trees are to be cut, but finally, about 10 plane trees will be cut. 'Ecureuils' plan to stay until NGE/Atosca explains the necessity of the cutting and consider going on trial about these planned cuttings. The concessionaire of the A69, NGE/Atosca, repeatedly says that all trees have already been cut for the A69. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') and other opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A heavy truck is on the RD20 in Verfeil, France, in front of the school. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents are afraid their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters put black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this little RD20. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on July 11, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A figure placed by opponents is pushed away by a heavy truck on the RD20 in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025. The figure reads 'Isa, 23yo, hitchhiker'. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the road RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the normal road, the RN126, is closed, and the traffic is diverted to the road RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents take place. Parents are afraid their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this little RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. The RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20, which is in front of a future school and is a narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. In one week, two accidents occur on the RD20, causing parents to fear for the safety of their children and passersby. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on the RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A truck folds a security pole with a figure during the gathering. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, on the road RD20 to protest against the closing of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the normal road, the RN126, is closed, and the traffic is diverted to the road RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents take place. Parents are afraid their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters put black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this little RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A man holds a black figure along the RD20 as a heavy truck brushes past him. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. The RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted onto the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a narrow road where it is dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. Two accidents have occurred in a week since the RN126 was cut off and traffic was diverted to the RD20. Parents fear for the safety of their children and passersby. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on the narrow RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
Two heavy trucks pass each other on the RD20 in Verfeil, France, on July 11, 2025. The figure reads 'Rico, 18yo, July 2025'. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this small RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A man places a black figure along the RD20 that reads 'Polo, 59yo, worker'. Opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. The works on the planned A69 cause the normal road, the RN126, to close, and traffic diverts to the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this small RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A policewoman slows down a heavy truck on the RD20 in Vefeil, France, on July 11, 2025. The figure reads 'Marie, 52 years old, 3 children'. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Vefeil on the RD20 to protest against the 6 to 9-month closure of the RN126 for the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this small RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A policewoman observes the traffic on the RD20 in Verfeil, France, on July 11, 2025. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the A69 highway construction. The RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted onto the RD20, which is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 is already cut off, and traffic is diverted onto the RD20, but two accidents occur within a week. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on the narrow RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A heavy truck is on the RD20 in Verfeil. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents are afraid their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters put black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this little RD20 in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A sign on the RD20 warns of the narrowing of the RD20 near the school. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, to protest against the closing of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted onto the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted onto the RD20, but in a week, two accidents take place. Parents are afraid their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters put black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this little RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A man places a sign reading 'Tomorrow, Verfeil in mourning'. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, on the road RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. The works on the planned A69 cause the normal road, the RN126, to close, and traffic diverts to the road RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic diverts to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this small RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A heavy truck is on the RD20. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. The works on the planned A69 cause the normal road, the RN126, to close, and traffic is diverted to the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents take place. Parents are afraid their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters put black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this little RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
Two heavy trucks attempt to pass each other in front of the school on the RD20 in Verfeil, France, on July 11, 2025. The figure reads 'Charles, 10 years old, in ICU since September 28, 2025'. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and traffic is diverted to the RD20, but two accidents occur within a week. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on the narrow RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
Two heavy trucks try to pass each other on the RD20 in Verfeil, France, on July 11, 2025. The figure reads 'Isa, 23yo, hitchhiker'. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. The works on the planned A69 cause the RN126 to close, diverting traffic onto the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted onto the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this small RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. The RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted to the RD20, which is in front of a future school and is a narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. In one week, two accidents occur on the RD20, causing parents to fear for the safety of their children and passersby. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on the RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
A protester speaks into a microphone along the RD20 in Verfeil. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil on the RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the RN126 is closed, and traffic is diverted onto the RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very narrow road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted onto the RD20, but in a week, two accidents occur. Parents fear their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters place black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this small RD20 in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Protest Against The Closure Of The RN126 For The A69 Works In Verfeil
Two heavy trucks try to pass each other on the RD20 in Verfeil. Neighbors, parents, and opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Verfeil, Haute-Garonne, on July 11, 2025, on the road RD20 to protest against the closure of the RN126 for 6 to 9 months due to the planned A69 highway. Due to the works on the planned A69, the normal road, the RN126, is closed, and the traffic is diverted to the road RD20. The RD20 is in front of a future school and is a very small road where it is very dangerous for heavy trucks to pass each other. The RN126 road is already cut off, and the traffic is diverted to the RD20, but in a week, two accidents take place. Parents are afraid their children or passersby could be injured or killed. Protesters put black figures along the road to raise awareness about the dangers on this small RD20. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto) -
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Highway A69: New Week-end Of Protest
A young woman draws on a cardboard near a writing that says, 'It's time to think about destroying highways not building them'. Opponents of the planned A69 highway gather in Maurens-Scopont, Tarn department, France, for a weekend of protests called 'Turboteuf' in the domain of the Maurens-Scopont castle. After protesters try to break into the work site to reach a bridge, riot policemen and protesters scuffle. Riot police use volleys of tear gas canisters. The decision of the Administrative Court of Appeal of Toulouse greenlights the resumption of leveling works on the A69 highway. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides on February 27 to suspend all works on the A69 project highway between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to let the works continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69. They say they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca says all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structure are not close to the numbers given by Atosca. Moreover, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Maurens-Scopont, Tarn, France, on July 6, 202. -
