Toulouse: 3rd line, cycle paths, networks, details of the work starting in July 2022
The city and the metropolis are taking advantage of the drop in car traffic to speed up the pace of work. Third metro line, embellishment of the city center, improvement of networks. We take stock of the works in progress.
Creation of cycle paths, redevelopment and maintenance of roads, work on the public transport network… Toulouse Métropole is taking advantage of the summer and the drop in traffic at this time to initiate and carry out work which entails modifications to the traffic.
The construction of the 3rd metro line (launch planned for 2028) will impact several sectors. In François Verdier, since July 4, traffic has been reduced by several lanes alleys François Verdier and rue des Frères Lion. Rue Frères Lion and Rue Bertrand de l’Isle will be closed until August 5.
In Marengo, since July 4, several lanes have been closed on Boulevard Marengo and on the Pompidou bridge, slowing traffic, including that of Lineo 8 and 14.
Power supply works, to allow the intervention of the tunnel boring machines, will take place in particular in theRue Stalingrad and Rue Lafon, closed until July 21, as well as Rue Corot (except residents). Traffic will be diverted via rue de Belfort.
In the La Vache sector, since June 27, the work has involved the creation of a high-voltage line departure from the Ginestous source substation, to supply the substation for the connection of the tunnel boring machine. The works will begin on the Chemin du Pont de Rupé, to end at the level of the ring road. The work progressed in 500m sections with the installation of alternating traffic and diversions.
In the town centre, cycle paths and work on the networks
Until August 31, waterproofing and road repair work will take place on the Séjourné bridge and on the Brienne hopper, at Les Amidonniers in Toulouse, with a reduction in traffic lanes.
Rue Saint-Rome, until July 22, place the renewal of a pipeline, and the road is blocked.
Route de Seysses, until August 5 will take place the resumption of drinking water connections.
Boulevard des Récollets, until September 2, work on the urban heating network will take place. Rue Pierre Paul Riquet will be closed until August 12, for work on the sewerage network.
North and West sectors: Grand Matabiau project and networks on the program
Avenue de Lavaur, until September 16, it is the construction work of the Lineo 9 express bus, which will impact traffic. Avenue de Lyon, traffic restrictions continue, as part of the “Grand Matabiau – Quais d’Oc” project.
In the northern sector of the Metropolis, route de Fronton and route de Launaguet, the burial of overhead networks will lead to restrictions, until August 31.
In the western sector, avenue Louis Bazerque, the development of the bus station and access to the Basso Cambo metro will lead to restrictions, until the beginning of 2023. On avenue Eisenhower, the opening of the college will require preparatory work, until the end of the summer.