Boxing Day Nightmare at Port of Dover: Drivers Trapped in Two-Hour Traffic Jam
Chaos and Gridlock Bring Dover to a Standstill
Hundreds of drivers faced a Boxing Day disaster at the Port of Dover, stuck in traffic for more than two hours. The town ground to a halt as gridlock snarled roads for miles. Border control delays sparked fury, with motorists caught in what many called “complete chaos.”
Border Officials ‘Go-Slow’ Leaves Drivers Fuming
A reported “go-slow” at border control caused huge delays, with wait times shooting past 120 minutes. Frustrated drivers hooted their horns in protest around 1:15pm, venting irritation at poor organisation at one of the UK’s busiest ports.
“It’s complete chaos. We’ve been stuck here for hours with no updates, and the situation just seems to get worse. It’s unacceptable,” said one stranded motorist.
Local Traffic Jam Puts Residents in Limbo
Gridlock isn’t just hitting the port. Local roads feeding into the area are jam-packed, causing misery for commuters and residents alike. Emergency crews and traffic teams are scrambling to ease the bottleneck, but progress remains slow.
Authorities Urge Drivers to Steer Clear
Officials have urged drivers to avoid Dover if possible and brace for long delays. No official statement has been made yet about the cause, but calls are mounting for urgent action to fix the mess and keep holiday traffic moving.
