Summary

  • Travellers trying to cross the English Channel are facing lengthy delays for a second day

  • Officials in Kent declare a major incident as long queues of cars wait to get to Dover and the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone

  • About 10,000 cars are expected to be processed going out of the port today, up 1,500 on Friday's figure

  • The AA says those queueing to cross the Channel are still facing three to four hours waits

  • There are also currently 3,000 lorries parked on the M20 outside Dover

Live Reporting

Edited by Chris Giles

  1. Heavy traffic at border control - P&O Ferries

    P&O Ferries have tweeted to warn drivers that there is heavy traffic at border control at the port of Dover.

    It says if you are booked to travel today please allow at least 3-4hrs to clear all security checks.

    It adds if you miss your sailing, you'll be on the first available ferry once you get to check-in.

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    Cars queue at the check-in at the Port of DoverPA Media

    Authorities in Kent have declared a major incident as long traffic jams are building up around Dover for the second day running.

    There are currently 3,000 lorries parked on the M20 and lengthy delays within the port of Dover itself as thousands of holidaymakers try to head abroad.

    P&O Ferries has tweeted to say it could take up to two hours to reach the port and another two hours to reach border checks.

    The Port of Dover blamed Friday's delays, which lasted up to six hours, on a lack of French border officials.

    The AA has warned disruption could be even worse this weekend because schools have now broken up for the holidays.

    Stay with us for updates across the day.