The Port of Dover has declared a “critical incident” as queues of six hours threaten to ruin the start of the summer holidays for thousands of families. In one of the busiest periods for foreign travel from the UK, tourists are finding themselves stuck in gridlocked traffic as they attempt to embark on cross-Channel sailings.
Yesterday, queues of up to three hours were reported by several ferry companies operating at the Port. This has now doubled, with tourists urged to consider staying away.
Ferry operator P&O Ferries told passengers: “Please be aware that there is heavy traffic at border control in the port of Dover. If you are booked to travel today please allow at least six hours to clear all security checks.”
