A48 autoroute

The A48 autoroute, also known as l'autoroute du Dauphiné, is a motorway in France connecting the A43 with the city of Grenoble.

An extension north to Ambérieu is proposed in the medium term.

Characteristics

 * 2x2 lanes
 * 2x3 lanes between the A49 and A480 autoroutes (10 km)
 * 97 km long
 * Service areas

History

 * 1968: The first toll free section opened between the Bastille (Grenoble northern edge) and Voreppe as part of the preparations for the Winter Olympics held in the city and surrounding area.
 * 1975: Opening of the toll section between Voreppe and the A43 managed by AREA.

Places of interest
The following list indexes towns and places of interest that can be visited from the motorway:
 * River Isère
 * Col de Rossatière
 * Lac de Paladru
 * Chartreuse Mountains

Future
There are proposals to extend the autoroute north from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Ambérieu-in-Bugey and connecting to the A42 autoroute.