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Accident - Reopening of the A6 towards Paris (71)
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Published on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 2:47 AM
The A6 motorway, after Mâcon, in the direction of Paris, has reopened to traffic.
The A6 motorway, after Mâcon, in the direction of Paris, has reopened to traffic.
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Accident - Closure of the A6 motorway toward Paris (71)
The A6, beyond Mâcon toward Paris, is closed. Road users are asked to avoid this area. To do so, follow the signage in place, which directs travelers to reach Paris and Dijon from Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse via the A39. From Lyon, this alternate motorway route to Paris adds less than 100 km to the journey, equivalent to less than one additional hour under normal conditions, and incurs an extra toll cost.

Worksite - roadworks in the Monts tunnel on RN 201 (73), night of 30/09 and 01/10
Due to works in the mountain tunnels on RN 201, transport of dangerous goods is prohibited for two nights (30/09 to 01/10 and 01/10 to 02/10) from 20:00 to 06:00. Drivers in this category are requested to avoid this area. To do so, in the direction Chambéry–Lyon on the A43 from Montmélian, take the A41 South via Grenoble. On the southern ring road of Grenoble, proceed to Lyon via the A48. This route results in a longer journey and additional traffic.

Temporary restrictions - Restrictions and bans on PL on RN201 (73)
As part of the semi-annual maintenance of road infrastructure and to ensure user safety, the Centre-Est interdepartmental road authority will soon carry out cleaning of the Monts tunnel and replacement of the doors between tunnel sections. To ensure proper execution of the works and the safety of all, these operations will take place at night. Two-way traffic will remain possible but will be restricted to a single lane, with a speed
