Summary of the A11 Highway Closure (August 20, 2025)
Here’s a summary of the facts provided regarding the closure of the A11 highway:
Closure: The A11 highway is closed in both directions between Ablis and Chartres due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
Traffic Impact: Numerous vehicles have been evacuated near the closure. Motorists in the area are advised to use the A10 and A28 as a detour.
Duration: Vinci Autoroutes recommends postponing travel in the Chartres sector. The closure is expected to last until late evening. A “few kilometers” of the highway are affected. Response: Cofiroute (the highway concessionaire) and state services are working to reopen the highway as soon as conditions allow.
Local impact: Around 30 firefighters have been mobilized for approximately 30 interventions, primarily involving commercial premises and basements.No evacuations have been ordered, but some streets in Chartres and surrounding areas have been temporarily closed.
Source: Information is sourced from Philippe Tabarot (via Twitter) and Vinci Autoroutes, as reported by AFP.
