The first section of the Orange bypass in Vaucluse opens on October 19, after three years of work. The project, costing 50 million euros, aims to ease traffic with two more sections planned for 2027.
Orange bypass opening date
The first section of the Orange bypass in Vaucluse is set to open on Monday, October 19, following three years of construction that began in July 2023.Bypass section details
The section, which spans 1.9 km, connects the Camaret road and the Crémades roundabout. The road will have a speed limit of 80 km/h and will be closed to soft mobility vehicles and pedestrians.Expected traffic volume
Approximately 15,000 vehicles per day are expected to use this section. The second section of the bypass, which will extend to the roundabout at Coudoulet (1.2 km), is scheduled to open in January 2027, according to reports from Dauphiné Libéré.Funding breakdown
The total cost of the project is estimated at 50 million euros, funded by the State (22%), the PACA regional council (11%), the Vaucluse departmental council (42%), the city of Orange (17%), and the intercommunality (8%). The project is part of the State-Region Plan 2015-2020.Southern section progress
The southern section of the bypass, which is wider with four lanes over 1.2 km, has an advancement rate of about 60%. This section will have a speed limit of 90 km/h.Current construction focus
Currently, construction is underway on a large retention basin between the Crémades roundabout and the Meyne-Claire path, as noted by site controller Thierry Nouguier in an interview with La Provence.
