In a development that has caused significant disruption to travel plans, a strike by French Eurotunnel staff has led to the closure of a major section of the M20 and the suspension of all LeShuttle services. This action has affected countless travellers, particularly those with Christmas holiday plans.
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The strike, which commenced unexpectedly, necessitated the closure of a 15-mile stretch of the M20 motorway, specifically the coastbound carriageway between Junctions 8 (Leeds Castle) and 9 (Ashford). This closure has been implemented to enable freight vehicles bound for the continent to queue on the motorway, thereby minimizing the impact on Kent’s wider road network.