A83 autoroute
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The A83 autoroute is a motorway in France
. It is in the departments of Pays-de-la-Loire and Poitou-Charentes operated by ASF. It connects Nantes
to Niort
via Fontenay-le-Comte
. The motorway has a junction with the A10 at Niort which gives access to the north and to Bordeaux
connection. The A83 forms part of the Autoroute des Estuaires. The total length is 152.5 km. It is also part of the European route E3.
) – disturbing fauna, flora, and the landscapes of this wet marshland.
A83 was opened between Nantes and Oulmes while a more environmentally friendly route was sought. The southern layout close to Niort had two problems wet marsh and the urbanized district of Saint-Liguaire. Finally, in 1992, a longer route to the north of Niort was selected. This was supported by the Local authority as it served more of its district. The last 34.4 km between Oulmes and Niort were opened by Ségolène Royal
in 2001, then deputy of Deux-Sèvres. She had had to campaign to ensure the marshland is preserved. Arbitration had been provided by President
François Mitterrand
.
).
The A831, will connect Rochefort
(A837) with Fontenay-le-Comte (A83). The route between Nantes and Bordeaux will be via A83 between Nantes and Fontenay-le-Comte, the A831 between Fontenay-le-Comte and Rochefort, the A837 between Rochefort and Saintes and the A10 between Saintes and Bordeaux. In spite of the many different motorways involved the route will be shorter.
A831 is currently only a proposal declared by a Public Utility Decree by the State Council on July 12, 2005. The next stage is the awarding of the concession to run the motorway. The road will however have to cross the Poitevin Marsh and Rochefort Marshes, the two great wetlands of the Atlantic Coast, which probably be challenged.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. It is in the departments of Pays-de-la-Loire and Poitou-Charentes operated by ASF. It connects Nantes
Nantes
Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants....
to Niort
Niort
Niort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area....
via Fontenay-le-Comte
Fontenay-le-Comte
Fontenay-le-Comte is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:The Vendée River flows though the town. The town has an area of .-History:...
. The motorway has a junction with the A10 at Niort which gives access to the north and to Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
connection. The A83 forms part of the Autoroute des Estuaires. The total length is 152.5 km. It is also part of the European route E3.
Opposition
The A83 was only finally opened in 2001 with the opening of the section between Oulmes and Niort. This last part of the route put an end to a long debate since 1987. The A83 was originally to join the A10 by circumventing Niort to the south passing close to Coulon and Magné. This route was more direct but crossed the Poitevin Marsh (Marais PoitevinMarais Poitevin
The Marais Poitevin is a large area of marshland in Western France, a remnant of the former Gulf of Poitou...
) – disturbing fauna, flora, and the landscapes of this wet marshland.
A83 was opened between Nantes and Oulmes while a more environmentally friendly route was sought. The southern layout close to Niort had two problems wet marsh and the urbanized district of Saint-Liguaire. Finally, in 1992, a longer route to the north of Niort was selected. This was supported by the Local authority as it served more of its district. The last 34.4 km between Oulmes and Niort were opened by Ségolène Royal
Ségolène Royal
Marie-Ségolène Royal , known as Ségolène Royal, is a French politician. She is the president of the Poitou-Charentes Regional Council, a former member of the National Assembly, a former government minister, and a prominent member of the French Socialist Party...
in 2001, then deputy of Deux-Sèvres. She had had to campaign to ensure the marshland is preserved. Arbitration had been provided by President
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
François Mitterrand
François Mitterrand
François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand was the 21st President of the French Republic and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra, serving from 1981 until 1995. He is the longest-serving President of France and, as leader of the Socialist Party, the only figure from the left so far elected President...
.
Junctions
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Exchange A83-RN901 Junction with the Périphérique de Nantes (Porte des Sorinières) and the N801.
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Service Area: La Grassinière
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01 (D718) Towns served: Junction with the RD718 - 02 (La Cour Neuve) Towns served: La Cour Neuve
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Péage du Bignon -
Rest Area: Remouillé
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- 04 (Montaigu) Towns served: Montaigu
- Service Area: Les Brouzils/Chavagnes-en-Paillers
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- Exchange A83-A87 Junction with the A87A87 autorouteThe A87 autoroute is a motorway in western France. It connects Angers with the coast and western north-south motorway the A83.-Junctions:*Exchange A87-N260 Junction with the RN260 to Angers and A11.*23 Towns served: Mûrs-Erigné...
- 05 (Les Essarts-Les Herbiers) Towns served: Les Herbiers
- Rest Area: Grissay/Ste Florence
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- 06 (Bournezau-Chantonnay) Towns served: Bournezau
- Service Area: Vendée
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- 07 (Luçon-Ste Hermine) Towns served: Luçon
- Péage du Fontenay-le-Comte
- Rest Area: Auzay-Ouest
- Rest Area: Auzay-Est
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- 08 (Fontenay-le-Comte) Towns served: Fontenay-le-ComteFontenay-le-ComteFontenay-le-Comte is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Geography:The Vendée River flows though the town. The town has an area of .-History:...
- 09 (Niort-Ouest) Towns served: niortNiortNiort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area....
- Service Area: La Chateaudrie/La Canepetière
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- 10 (Niort-Nord) Towns served: NiortNiortNiort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area....
- 11 (Niort-Est) Towns served: niortNiortNiort is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.The Latin name of the city was Novioritum.The population of Niort is 60,486 and more than 137,000 people live in the urban area....
- Exchange A10-A83 Junction with the A10 to BordeauxBordeauxBordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
and ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
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A831
The autoroute aims to shorten the journey from Nantes to Bordeaux which currently uses the A83/A10, this adds 25km to the journey (Sainte-Hermine à Saintes RN137 & A837 autorouteA837 autoroute
The A837 autoroute is a motorway in western France it is also known as the Autoroute des Oiseaux.Approximately 38 km long it connects Saintes to Rochefort.-Junctions:*Exchange A10-A837 Junction with A10 to Bordeaux to Paris....
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The A831, will connect Rochefort
Rochefort, Charente-Maritime
Rochefort is a commune in southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a sub-prefecture of the Charente-Maritime department.-History:...
(A837) with Fontenay-le-Comte (A83). The route between Nantes and Bordeaux will be via A83 between Nantes and Fontenay-le-Comte, the A831 between Fontenay-le-Comte and Rochefort, the A837 between Rochefort and Saintes and the A10 between Saintes and Bordeaux. In spite of the many different motorways involved the route will be shorter.
A831 is currently only a proposal declared by a Public Utility Decree by the State Council on July 12, 2005. The next stage is the awarding of the concession to run the motorway. The road will however have to cross the Poitevin Marsh and Rochefort Marshes, the two great wetlands of the Atlantic Coast, which probably be challenged.