Local officials criticize toll rates

Local officials, including Carole Delga, have expressed dissatisfaction with the toll rates announced by the concessionaire Atosca for the A69 motorway. The rates, which include 20.40 euros for a round trip between Castres and Toulouse, were previously disclosed in a 2023 report by Mediacités, a local media outlet.

Toll amounts confirmed

The toll rates announced by Atosca on October 8, 2026, include 20.40 euros for a round trip between Castres and Toulouse, with 17 euros specifically for the A69 section. This confirms earlier figures from October 2023, when the same trip was estimated at 19.50 euros for a light vehicle.

Public subsidies and legal challenges

The region of Occitanie, along with the Tarn department and several local communities, had planned to increase public subsidies for the motorway. This included an additional 41 million euros to Atosca in exchange for a 33% reduction in certain tolls. However, this plan was affected by a legal opinion from the Council of State, which rejected an amendment to the concession contract proposed by state services.

Region unaware of details

When questioned, the Occitanie region stated it was not aware of the full details of the situation, despite having been involved in the earlier discussions about toll rates and public funding.