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The A69 highway connecting Toulouse to Castres opened on November 6, ending a long conflict between supporters and opponents of the project. The 53-kilometer highway is now accessible to vehicles, but its high price of 20.40 euros for a round trip has drawn criticism even from supporters of the project.
Opponents, who have led protests and legal actions for years, view this opening as a defeat for their cause. The high fare is due to a decision by the Council of State that rejected an amendment to the concession contract aimed at reducing the toll price through public subsidies. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said the highway is now entering its operational phase, supported by local officials. However, the high toll price continues to be a problem, and no solution has been found yet. Opponents of the project have denounced this opening as a day of 'great cowardice', highlighting the environmental impact and prohibitive cost of the highway.
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