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Pictures show long queues as holidaymakers and lorries descend on port

Traffic jams are continuing as holidaymakers and freight lorries descend on the Port of Dover.

Vehicles are moving slowly through Dover and down Jubilee Way towards the docks.

Holiday and freight traffic waiting to use the Port of Dover in Kent on Saturday. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA
Holiday and freight traffic waiting to use the Port of Dover in Kent on Saturday. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

The Port of Dover Travel account on X has said there is a 50-minute processing time at the entrance on Saturday morning.

P&O ferries traffic is now free flowing while DFDS and Irish Ferries have increased queues, the social media post said.

There are waiting times of up to 30 minutes on Eurotunnel at Folkestone.

The Operation Brock 50mph contraflow, which can be used to hold lorries heading for the port, remains in place between Maidstone and Ashford.

Doug Bannister, chief executive at the Port of Dover, said earlier this week his organisation has been “preparing for a busy summer” and have brought in measures to “minimise disruption”.

A woman walks across the cliffs while holiday and freight traffic queues to use the Port of Dover. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA
A woman walks across the cliffs while holiday and freight traffic queues to use the Port of Dover. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

He said: “We know how vital it is to keep things moving, not just for holidaymakers but for our local community too.

“That’s why we’ve boosted staff levels, strengthened traffic management, added welfare facilities and introduced AI-powered forecasting – all to minimise disruption and ensure both residents and travellers have the best possible experience during this busy season.”

Port of Dover say they are expecting nearly 40,000 cars this weekend and more than 270,000 in the next six weeks.

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