In France an activist group called The Squirrels is at the center of a movement opposing the construction of a motorway extension from Toulouse to Castres — the A69. They are gravely concerned by the ecocide that this represents.

The project is highly contested due to protected species, ecological habitat and fertile agricultural land in its path, as well as a castle. Furthermore, the project’s opponents and the administrative court have deemed the A69 unnecessary and expensive. There is even a proposed, alternative plan to upgrade the existing road (the RN126) to suit the community’s needs.

The A69, if completed, would mean that those who can’t afford the toll would have to reroute, increasing traffic through local towns, which isn’t an issue with the RN126.

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