Roads near port to close for border changes

The Port of Dover says the upgrades will be carried out at the Union Street junction, close to the port's entrance

Some roads around the Port of Dover will be closed from Monday so works can be carried out ahead of the new entry/exit system (EES) being installed at the port.

The port says that the work to be carried out by National Highways will be carried out at the Union Street junction, close to the port's entrance.

The first phase will begin on 9 June and run until Friday 11 July, which will mean drivers can only access Union Street from the A20.

A diversion route will be put in place via Wellesley Road for anyone who wants to return to the A20.

A second phase will then begin on 14 July for two-and-a-half months until the end of September.

During this phase, there will be a full closure of Union Street and the port says there will be a signed diversion via Wellesley Road for the full duration.

No works will take place throughout regatta weekend on 12 and 13 July, the port says.

Once completed, there will be two new lanes from Union Street to turn right onto the A20 and a new left-turn option.

The EES system was due to begin in November 2024 but was delayed as the technology was not ready in time.

The BBC understands the new system will begin at the Port of Dover from 1 November.

EES will replace current passport stamping, requiring visitors from outside the European Union to register fingerprints, a photo and passport details to enter the bloc.

The system was due to begin in November 2024 but was delayed as the technology was not ready in time.