This Monday, November 18, 2024, Paris and Île-de-France are at the heart of a major mobilization of farmers. From dawn, blockages are reported on several strategic axes, notably the RN118 and the RN104. These actions, carried out in response to government promises deemed unfulfilled, could continue until Tuesday, November 19.
Are we going to have difficulty traveling in Ile-de-France this Monday, November 18? THE farmerssupported by the FNSEA and other unions, intend to denounce a difficult situation, amplified by controversial trade agreements such as that of Mercosur. Emmanuel Macron, traveling in Argentina, declared on Sunday that he refused to sign this agreement “as it stands”. However, this response does not satisfy the demonstrators, who are demanding concrete and immediate commitments.
In Île-de-Francethe mobilization intensified on Sunday evening, with the RN118 as the main hotspot. Dozens of tractors were positioned at the Vélizy-Villacoublay air base, blocking two of the three lanes until Monday afternoon. The CRS are deployed to prevent an advance towards Paris, particularly at the Sèvres bridge. Many other routes, such asA10the RN20 or the RN12are also affected, making travel particularly complicated.
In the Oise, similar demonstrations are organized, marked by fires of anger and symbolic gatherings. Farmers in the Beauvais region promise to demonstrate with intensity, while avoiding excesses.
The disruptions are not limited to Île-de-France. Throughout France, similar operations are planned, notably in Bordeaux, Dijon, Strasbourg and Le Mans. Symbolic lights, roadblocks and tractor convoys bear witness to the extent of this national discontent. In Bordeaux, for example, vine stocks from uprooting are used to fuel a “distress fire”, a symbol of the concern of growers in the face of an uncertain future.
For users of Ile-de-France roads, Sytadin recommends avoiding affected areas until 2 p.m. The main areas affected include access to the RN118 via the RD444 in Bièvres, closed since Sunday evening. These blockages, which affect the main roads as much as certain strategic roundabouts, should continue to disrupt traffic at least until Tuesday.
This large-scale mobilization illustrates the growing tensions in the agricultural sector. Between unfulfilled promises and trade agreements perceived as threats, farmers want to remember that their voice counts in national debates.
Here is the list of axes blocked or disrupted in Île-de-France due to agricultural mobilizations this Monday, November 18, 2024:
National roads and highways:
- RN118 : Disturbed at Vélizy-Villacoublay, two lanes occupied by tractors. Closed access via RD444 in Bièvres.
- A10 : Disturbances in the direction Paris > province.
- RN20 : Traffic slowed down on several sections.
- RN12 : Disturbed by occasional actions.
- RN104 : Affected by tractor convoys.
Departmental roads:
These disruptions are expected to last until 2 p.m. this Monday, according to forecasts from Sytadin. Motorists are advised to avoid these roads as much as possible.
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