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Kevin Mills, the leader of Dover District Council, has expressed frustration at the ongoing traffic chaos in Dover, comparing the task of managing tourist traffic to “herding cats.” The situation reached a boiling point over the weekend, with residents facing long delays as thousands of cars and freight lorries attempted to leave the country through the port and LeShuttle in Folkestone.
Despite efforts such as Operation Brock to manage the traffic flow, residents and business owners in Dover reported up to three-hour delays due to a combination of held lorries and tourist traffic. The backlog was exacerbated by long processing times at the French border during check-in, further adding to the congestion in the town.
Toby Howe, the highways and transportation strategic manager for Kent County Council, highlighted the challenges posed by the influx of tourist traffic into an already congested Port of Dover. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive solution to manage the traffic effectively, as the current measures are clearly insufficient and causing significant disruption to the area.
In response to calls for a lorry park at the Sevington Inland Border Facility, the Department for Transport acknowledged the impact of Operation Brock on residents and committed to working with partners to improve safety, reduce local impacts, and develop long-term traffic management strategies. The spokesperson mentioned the possibility of utilizing technology and off-road sites for holding HGVs during disruptions on the short straits, indicating a willingness to explore alternative solutions to alleviate the traffic issues in Dover
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