M20 Chaos as Lorries Queue for Channel Tunnel Freight Terminal
Long delays have returned to Kent’s M20 as lorry drivers face snarling queues at the entrance to the Channel Tunnel freight terminal.
French Border Checks Trigger Massive Delays
French authorities are carrying out border tests, causing huge hold-ups. A previous test plunged delays further, forcing trains to run half full.
Road Closures Add to the Mayhem
- Highways England shut the entry and exit slip roads at Junction 11 due to trucks clogging the hard shoulder.
- One lane on the A20 near Roundhill Tunnel has been closed, with Dover TAP now active to try and ease pressure.
Brexit Deadline Fever Fuels Freight Frenzy
The chaos hits as the Brexit transition period rushes toward its December 31 deadline, ramping up cross-Channel traffic and border checks.
