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Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 Port of Dover works to avoid summer travel chaos

It is hoped the long queues and delays seen over the May bank holiday will not be repeated.

*Despite this, the port's boss Doug Bannister claims they've done "absolutely everything" to prepare for the summer getaway.
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*He fears that new EU border checks will cause more delays and congestion during peak season.
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*The port has seen long queues and waiting times of up to 4.5 hours in May, with a record 8,500 outbound vehicles on one day.
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*Most schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays this week or next, causing an expected surge in traffic at the port.
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*Bannister urges holidaymakers to use main roads when driving to the port and arrive no more than two hours before their booked sailing.
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