This Monday morning, traffic on the A9 and A709 motorways is severely disrupted by farmers’ protests. They have gathered at a major bottleneck at the Gallargues-Aigues-Mortes and Vendargues interchanges, blocking access and exits. The Vendargues interchange remains closed by prefectural decree, preventing all entry and exit until 7:30 a.m., significantly impacting road traffic in the Montpellier region. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes to avoid major disruptions. Context of the blockades: Since Sunday evening, farmers’ protests have seriously disrupted traffic on two major routes in the region: the A9 and A709 motorways. Following demonstrations and slow-moving convoys, traffic between Vendargues and Montpellier East has experienced significant disruptions. Farmers’ anger is intensifying, highlighted by the closure of the Vendargues interchange by prefectural decree, which has become a critical point. Affected areas The Gallargues-Aigues-Mortes interchange is a crucial location for this morning’s demonstrations, particularly affecting traffic between Nîmes and Montpellier. Heavily congested, this area quickly becomes congested, with demonstrators deliberately slowing traffic. Meanwhile, the A709 motorway is experiencing a similar situation, impacting users coming from Nîmes or Lunel.
Recommendations for motorists Authorities strongly advise avoiding these roads this Monday morning and using alternative routes to bypass the blockades. In such conditions, planning your route in advance is essential to avoid these areas of tension and minimize delays. Learn moreFor more information on the current situation, the impact of this weekend’s mobilization, and planned actions in the coming days, you can consult various articles such as those dedicated to planned actions or recent events . Also, check the
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