Drivers are facing severe delays at the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone, Kent, this evening following an operational incident that has impacted services.

As of the latest update, freight services using the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle are experiencing waiting times of up to three hours and 30 minutes, while passenger services are seeing delays of up to one hour.
There is currently no official estimate on when services will return to normal, but Eurotunnel operators have said they are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Advice for Drivers

  • Freight drivers should expect significant queues and delays.
  • Passenger vehicles may still travel but should prepare for longer-than-usual waiting times.
  • Live updates are being shared via Eurotunnel travel alerts and local traffic bulletins.

More information will be provided as it becomes available. Travelers are advised to monitor @LeShuttle on social media and the Eurotunnel website for real-time updates.

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