New French highway project planned

The tender process is opening for a new French highway project.
By MJ Woof March 4, 2020 Read time: 1 min
France’s extensive tolled highway network will benefit from a new link in the south of the country

A new highway connecting Castres and Toulouse is being planned in Southern France. The tender process for the project is now opening, although the estimated cost of the construction work has yet to be released. The route will measure 54km and will help improve transport in the region.

A final decision on the project is expected towards the end of 2020. Construction of the new highway will further extend the country’s tolled highway network.

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