The contentious autoroute expansion in France has moved a step closer.
The new link will be 16km long and run between Thonon and Machilly. It will link to the A40.
But it’s opposed by many environmental groups as well as the City of Geneva – which says one of the aims to building the Léman Express rail network was to reduce traffic.
Press reports say the contractor has been signed – but no other details have been released.
Prosecutors reject fire town's request
Crans-Montana has withdrawn its request to be recognised as a plaintiff in the criminal case following the deadly fire at the Constellation bar.
Legal complaint filed over French cartoon
A Swiss lawyer and writer couple have filed a criminal complaint over a Charlie Hebdo cartoon linked to the Crans-Montana tragedy.
Out of control snowmobile injures skiiers
Four people have been injured after a snowmobile ploughed into skiers at the French resort of Avoriaz in Haute-Savoie on Sunday morning.
Geneva autoroute work extended to 2028
Roadworks on the autoroute at the Palexpo in Geneva are set to continue until at least 2028.
Troops arrive in Davos ahead of meeting
Davos is preparing for the World Economic Forum’s meeting.
Voters look set to cut broadcast fees
Polls suggest voters will approve a halving of fee paid to the public broadcaster the SSR/SRG.
