VINCI, via its consortium AREL, has begun exclusive negotiations with the French Government regarding a concession for the planned A154 and A120 motorway link.
The proposed development covers 97km in the Eure-et-Loir department, aiming to complete the corridor between Rouen and Orléans.
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This initiative is designed to create an alternative route west of Greater Paris, which would connect with key river and seaport infrastructure along the Major Seine Axis.
The agreement under consideration sets out a 35-year concession period.
During this time, VINCI Autoroutes would oversee management, financing and operational responsibilities, while VINCI Construction would manage design and building works.
The project includes the construction of 69km of new motorway and upgrades to a further 28km on the RN154 national highway.
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By GlobalDataPlanners expect that once operational, the motorway will allow vehicles to avoid travelling through several urban centres in the region, which is forecasted to impact congestion and pollution levels.
The link will also support access to the ports of Rouen and Le Havre, with implications for local sectors such as agriculture in Centre-Val de Loire.
According to VINCI, environmental considerations will remain integrated into all stages of planning and delivery.
The company intends to deploy measures supporting low-carbon transport options and shared mobility.
Finalisation of the concession agreement remains subject to regulatory approval and is anticipated in autumn 2026.
VINCI operates internationally across concessions, energy solutions and construction fields.
Last month, VINCI Construction agreed to buy Fletcher Construction, a unit of New Zealand’s Fletcher Building Group, for NZ$315.6m ($184m). The parties expect to complete the deal by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
