Part of the A9 restricted to 90 kmh because there is too much traffic

[NormanH]

I read often that 'there is no traffic' in France.

It's not true down our way where a section of the A9 is being limited to 90Kmh while another parallel section is built to relieve the congestion...

http://www.midilibre.fr/2011/08/30/le-prefet-propose-de-reduire-la-vitesse-de-110-a-90-km-h-sur-une-portion-de-l-a9,379342.php

[Pierre ZFP]

Similar situation on the A31 (aka E21 or E25) from Nancy to Luxembourg and return,  for a distance of some 110 kilometres

It used to be a 130Kph autoroute but now is 110 and in parts down to 90

I have been told 2 different reasons why

a.   To ease traffic congestion (which is awful in rush hours and holiday times)

b.   To reduce pollution

So take your pick

[Gardian]

Yes Norman, this is just the small section to the south of Montpellier that is particularly busy, probably because it's used to avoid a lot of the city traffic clag. They introduced the 110 kph limit a couple of years ago didn't they and most seem to abide by it - probably because of the cameras!

I'm rather sceptical as to how much it will help, but it certainly won't delay traffic flow by much, so no big deal.