Drinking water project starts in Montpellier

The renewal of the drinking water network in the Prés d'Arènes neighborhood of Montpellier begins on November 2, 2026. The work will take place on streets l'Origan and des Aphyllantes, as well as their junction with the avenue du Pont-Trinquat, and is expected to last until December 18, 2026.

Traffic and parking restrictions

According to the weekly works bulletin of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, traffic and parking will be prohibited on the streets of l'Origan and des Aphyllantes during the construction. Drivers are advised to follow the signs placed on these streets in the neighborhood.

Changes to avenue du Pont-Trinquat

The most noticeable change for passing vehicles is the reduction of traffic to one lane on the avenue du Pont-Trinquat at the corner of the rue de l'Origan. An alternate route regulated by traffic lights will be in place. The first period for this alternate route runs from November 2 to 4, and a second phase is planned from November 7 to December 18.

Temporary waste collection point

The local authority has set up a temporary waste collection point at the corner of the streets des Aphyllantes and de l'Origan. This arrangement is intended to help residents dispose of household and recyclable waste during the construction, when access to usual locations is limited.

Project ownership and scope

The Water Authority is designated as the project owner for the renewal of the drinking water pipes. The interventions involve underground infrastructure, with immediate effects on the road, parking options, and access to the Pont-Trinquat intersection. The cost and length of the network are not specified in the metropolitan document.

Traffic information available online

Residents can consult the official works map of the Metropolitan area to find information about ongoing interventions and their deadlines. The next major traffic change after the first days of November is the planned alternate route on the avenue du Pont-Trinquat from November 7 to December 18, which also marks the end of the network renewal in the Prés d'Arènes area.