Will it be difficult to get around Paris this Monday, November 18? Farmers, supported by the FNSEA and other unions, intend to denounce a difficult economic climate, amplified by controversial trade agreements such as Mercosur. Emmanuel Macron, on a trip to Argentina, declared on Sunday that he refused to sign the agreement "as is". Nevertheless, this response did not satisfy the demonstrators, who are calling for concrete and immediate commitments.
In the Île-de-France region, mobilization intensified on Sunday evening, with the RN118 the main flashpoint. Dozens of tractors positioned themselves at the Vélizy-Villacoublay air base, blocking two of the three lanes until Monday afternoon. CRS units were deployed to prevent an advance towards Paris, notably at the Sèvres bridge. Many other roads, such as theA10, RN20 and RN12, are also affected, making travel particularly complicated.
In the Oise region, similar protests are being organized, marked by fires of anger and symbolic gatherings. Farmers in the Beauvais area promise to demonstrate with intensity, while avoiding any excesses.
The disruptions are not confined to the Paris region. Similar operations are planned throughout France, notably in Bordeaux, Dijon, Strasbourg and Le Mans. Symbolic bonfires, roadblocks and tractor convoys testify to the scale of this national discontent. In Bordeaux, for example, vines from the uprooting of vines are being used to fuel a "distress fire", a symbol of the farmers' concern about an uncertain future.
For users of Ile-de-France roads, Sytadin recommends avoiding the affected routes until 2pm. The main areas affected include access to the RN118 via the RD444 at Bièvres, which has been closed since Sunday evening. These blockades, which affect both major routes and strategic traffic circles, are expected to continue to disrupt traffic until at least 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 remind everyone that their voice counts in national debates.
Here is the list of routes blocked or disrupted in Île-de-France due to agricultural mobilizations this Monday, November 18, 2024:
These disruptions are expected to last until 2 pm on Monday, according to Sytadin forecasts. Motorists are advised to avoid these routes to avoid getting stuck.
Dates and Opening Time
From November 18, 2024 to November 19, 2024
