A71 autoroute

The A71 autoroute is a motorway in central France. It is also called l'Arverne. It starts at Orléans and ends at Clermont-Ferrand.

History

Orléans to Bourges

The autoroute is 2x2 lanes and is operated by the Société Cofiroute (Orléans-Bourges). The section between Orléans to Salbris was opened on 24 October 1986. In 1989 it was completed to Bourges.

Bourges to Clermont-Ferrand

This section of the autoroute is operated by APRR. It is 2x2 lanes and a toll road. The road has the double numbering A71/A89 between Combronde and Gerzat.

• 1987 : The section between Montmarault and Clermont - Est (71 km) is opened.
• 1988 : The section between Forêt-de-Tronçais and Montmarault (38 km) is opened.
• 1989 : The opening of the section between Bourges and the Forêt-de-Tronçais (70 km)

List of exits and junctions