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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Gridlock at Dover as ferry shortages and bad weather cause huge queues of traffic

Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Dover has again been hit by gridlock as huge queues of vehicles block miles of roads near the busy port, with bad weather and ferry shortages blamed for the delays.

Motorists have complained of being stuck in traffic for hours, after disruption to ferry services to Calais and Dunkirk caused huge tailbacks stretching into the town and blocking road access for local residents.

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