Port of Dover 'critical incident': Heavy traffic and queues at French border control cause long delays

England’s Dover port declares ‘critical incident’ over long border delays

Traffic delays blamed on ‘lengthy French border processes and sheer volume’ ahead of Easter

Port of Dover declares critical incident as coaches wait seven hours to board ferries in Easter travel chaos

The Port of Dover has declared a critical incident after coaches waiting to board ferries were held for around seven hours.Operators P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways reported delays to ferry and coach services due to the huge holiday rush on Friday evening.It cited bad weather and hold-ups at French border controls as partly responsible for long waiting times and queues.Just after 9pm on Friday, DFDS announced on Twitter that the wait time for coach…

Port of Dover Declares Critical Incident as Coaches Stuck in Easter Gridlock

Coach passengers continue to facing hours of delay at the port of Dover on Saturday after a critical incident was declared on Friday night. High traffic volume due to the Easter holiday was cited as one of the reasons, along with “challenging weather conditions” and “lengthy French border processes.” Some passengers were stuck for as long as 14 hours. Just before 9 a.m. on Saturday, a spokesman for the port said: “Coach waiting time is still sev…

UK travelers face hours-long waits for ferries to France

LONDON (AP) — British travelers are facing hours-long lines as they try to cross the English Channel. The Port of Dover in England blamed the delays on bad weather, heavy traffic and processing delays by French authorities. Saturday is the first day of a two-week spring vacation for most schools in Britain. While the port says bus passengers are facing the longest wait times, video showed long lines of cars and trucks as well. The port also warn…

UK travelers face hours-long waits for ferries to France

LONDON (AP) — British travelers are facing hours-long lines as they try to cross the English Channel. The Port of Dover in England blamed the delays on bad weather, heavy traffic and processing delays by French authorities. Saturday is the first day of a two-week spring vacation for most schools in Britain. While the port says bus passengers are facing the longest wait times, video showed long lines of cars and trucks as well. The port also warn…

UK travelers face hours-long waits for ferries to France

British travelers are facing hours-long lines as they try to cross the English Channel. The Port of Dover in England blamed the delays on bad weather, heavy traffic and processing