Masked protesters obstructed access to the Port of Dover on Saturday morning, 5 September, with National Highways reporting four-mile queues and delays of up to 45 minutes.
The port reported that traffic had stopped in both directions. Police said they were engaging with the protesters.
The disruption affected road access, but P&O said its scheduled ferry sailings were continuing. The operator said passengers who missed their sailing would be offered the next available crossing.
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For passengers heading to Dover, the distinction between access disruption and ferry operations is important: P&O’s report that sailings were continuing did not mean the roads into the port were clear.
Taxi and private-hire drivers handling Dover transfers should allow for the reported queues when planning arrival times and onward work. Passengers at risk of missing a departure should check with their ferry operator rather than assume their sailing has been delayed by the road blockage.
P&O’s next-available-crossing arrangement was specific to that operator’s passengers; those travelling with another company should confirm their options directly. Drivers should also check current road conditions before approaching the port, as the reported queue length and delay describe the Saturday morning disruption.
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Masked men block traffic to UK’s port of Dover, site of past anti-immigrant protests
