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Regular traffic and weather updates from the @Port_of_Dover. Please contact your chosen ferry operator for further travel information.
Dover, Kent
Joined March 2015
FERRY TERMINAL AT THE PORT OF DOVER IS CLOSED TO ALL ACCOMPANIED TRAFFIC LEAVING THE UK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO BORDER RESTRICTIONS IN FRANCE. Further info -
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The Port of Dover ferry terminal is now closed to all accompanied traffic leaving the UK until further notice. Operation Stack phase 2 has now been implemented.
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#TrafficUpdate at #PortofDover at 10:42hrs. Tourist and freight flows are normal. The roads to the port A2/A20 are flowing normally.
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Unaccompanied traffic continues to be allowed into France. All traffic into the UK is currently unaffected by those restrictions (subject to pre-existing travel constraints for tourists) but please check with ferry operators regarding their sailings.
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#TrafficUpdate at #PortofDover at 1504hrs. Freight is running freely, tourist is moving through French Border controls with an approximate 30 minutes wait time. A20 and A2 approach roads to the port are free flowing.
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Huge thanks to @Morrisons @Khalsa_Aid @Tesco for supply food and water to travelling public in #PortofDover this weekend. Absolute #Heroes.
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NORMAL TRAFFIC FLOWS AT DOVER ON MONDAY MORNING. No Port of Dover traffic in Brock on M20 and A20 Dover TAP not in use. All traffic contained in the port with local roads operating normally. French border well staffed. Minimal dwell time to get through port and onto the ferries.
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Access to the Ferry Terminal at the Port of Dover is still suspended to all accompanied traffic leaving the UK until further notice.
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#TrafficUpdate at #PortofDover at 0215hrs. TAP is off for freight traffic. Freight can travel straight to the Port. Tourist traffic is also clear in the Port. The approach roads to the Port (A2 / A20) are flowing normally.
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Port of Dover wishes to thank everyone working through Christmas to get stranded drivers home
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The Port of Dover continues to work together through the whole of Christmas Day with all it's Partners to get stranded drivers home.
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Port of Dover thanks everyone working through Christmas to get the stranded drivers home.#freight #logistics #shipping.
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On entering #PortofDover please check gantry signs for your lane, then remain in your lane and stay in your vehicle.
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TOURIST: we understand that French officers have started to facilitate more vehicles & temporarily relaxed the checks. Queues moving faster.
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#PortofDover urges those wishing to enter the port for continued patience and understanding and to now follow the instructions for receiving a test. Testing for #freight is being conducted at #Manston and on the #M20 in the #Stack/Brock queue.
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#freight For all Dover bound freight - Access to Port of Dover is open and ready to receive freight traffic via Brock on M20. Once you have cleared testing travel to Dover for your Ferry Operator to quickly carry you over to Calais and Dunkirk.
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The Port of Dover is expecting another busy week and we anticipate that A20 Dover TAP will continue to be deployed in order to help manage traffic flows into the Port and protect local roads from congestion by freight traffic. Read the full statement here:
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The Port of Dover is open and continues to work together with all it's Partners through the whole of Christmas Day to get stranded drivers home.
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For any #haulage or #freight that is arriving in #Kent, please note that Manston is at capacity. You will be directed to join @Operation Brock. You should not travel to @PortofDover without a negative test, within last 72hrs.
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Access to the Ferry Terminal at the Port of Dover is still suspended to all accompanied traffic leaving the UK until further notice.
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#freight For all Dover bound freight - Access to Port of Dover is open and receiving freight traffic via Manston. Once you have cleared testing travel to Dover for your Ferry Operator to carry you over to France on the next available ferry.
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For hauliers - get #COVID tested and #brexitready before arriving in Kent and go fast tracked to Dover via Manston – we look forward to seeing you soon. Further info
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Contrary to a couple of reports in the national press today that there have been long queues at the Port of Dover, we are pleased to report that the maximum wait time today at Border Control has been no more than 5 minutes. We've processed 7,500 cars and traffic has been.
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23,264 passengers have set sail for France so far today. The current processing time at the French border is 75 minutes. All tourist traffic on the A20 is to use the right hand lane to allow for freight in the left hand lane.
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Port of Dover set to re-open to accompanied traffic cleared to travel following negative COVID test - more details here
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#freight For all Dover bound freight - Access to Port of Dover is open and receiving freight traffic via Manston. Once you have cleared testing travel to Dover for your Ferry Operator to carry you over to France on the next available ferry.
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It was another busy weekend of the summer getaway period at the Port of Dover! Thanks to port staff, French border staff, ferry operators and Kent partners who got everyone away smoothly. We hope our passengers all have a lovely holiday ☀️
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Merry Christmas from the Port of Dover. The Port is now closed. It will re-open at 0730 on the 26th December. 🎅📷📷 Happy Holidays ❄️🎁.
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There is currently less than a 5-minute wait ahead of French border controls for tourist traffic. Wishing all passengers a pleasant transit and a safe onward journey 🚗.
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Port of Dover will remain open over Christmas, ferry service details to follow - Customers must continue to follow the rules and not come to the port without a valid negative COVID test.
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All cars, coaches and freight vehicles currently have minimal wait times and are free-flowing through border controls at the Port of Dover.
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Please be advised that the @Port_of_Dover has now re-opened for shipping movements. A big thank you to all the Port’s customers for your patience during these extreme weather conditions. Please follow your ferry operator updates @DFDSUKUpdates @POferriesupdate for the latest news.
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The Port of Dover is working with all its Partners on Boxing Day to continue to get stranded drivers home. This is the focus of all the Teams working in Kent.
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#PortofDover Tourist vehicles are arriving in significant numbers but waiting times at French passport control is minimal. A2 and A20 routes to the Port are free-flowing.
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#TrafficandWeather at #PortofDover. 05:20 Sea conditions in the Channel are slight to moderate with a moderate West Sou Westerly breeze, force 4. Visibility is good. All routes to the port are free-flowing.
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#TrafficandWeather at #PortofDover sea conditions in the Channel are moderate with a strong NNW breeze, force 6, and good visibility.
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Disruption at Channel Tunnel – Operation Stack in place for EUROTUNNEL ONLY – 04.07.15 @0515hrs - http://t.co/pbyh1hpofc.
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Access to ferry terminal remains suspended for outbound accompanied traffic. Please wait for official notice for further information and do not travel to the port.
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The Port of Dover has now re-opened to shipping, though some delays should be expected over the coming hours as traffic clears. Passengers should continue to follow @PoD_travelnews and check with their chosen ferry operator for updates throughout the day.
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#PortofDover still very busy but currently there are no delays on A20/M20 and A2/M2. Waiting time within the Port is about 100 minutes.
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We have been taking steps to enhance amenities at the Port of Dover. However, to ensure you are fully equipped for your journey, here are some additional supplies we recommend you bring along. Learn more about our new measures here:
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For tourists - @Port_of_Dover is open and looks forward to seeing you, but do not travel to Dover without a negative #COVID test as you will not be allowed to travel. Further info
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At 1115 the #PortofDover has assisted 10,898 passengers on their way so far today. We hope you all have a good holiday!.
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#Hauliers can travel straight to #Dover on the M20 from Sunday as #Manston Airport site is stood down. Read more here - @POferriesupdate @DFDSUKUpdates @LogisticsUKNews @RHANews @DfTfreight @transportgovuk.
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170,294 people travelled via the #PortofDover this weekend, with an average border processing time of just 40 minutes. Thanks to Police aux Frontières, ferry operators, our Ops team and passenger champions for their work in helping people away on the busiest weekend of the year💜
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33,984 passengers travelled through The Port of Dover to get on a Ferry today. Currently there are no queues at 🇫🇷Border Control, all traffic is free flowing 🚗🚙🚌🚐 Please make sure you have your passport and travel documents to hand.🛂.
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Please be aware that due to a system changeover for check in, there will be no sailings between 20:40 today, 31st Dec and 07:50 on 1st Jan. Please check with your ferry operator @POferriesupdate @DFDSUKUpdates for specific sailing times. Thank you.
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The Port of Dover is expanding interim border control infrastructure, as well as taking steps to improve traffic systems and passenger experience, ahead of the busy summer travel season. Head to our website to learn more:
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Eurostar passengers, please be advised that foot passenger availability is strictly limited today due to increased demand. Please do not turn up to the port without a booking and contact ferry operators for further updates. @POferriesupdate .@DFDSUKUpdates .@Irish_Ferries.
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Border processing times at the port for coaches is improving - now around 60 minutes. Thank you for your continued patience as we work with partners to improve the situation.
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It's good to see @POferries & @dfds_uk ferries getting a well deserved rest @Port_of_Dover ! Photo by @southpilot
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#TrafficUpdate at #PortofDover at 0945hrs. TAP is on for freight traffic. The roads to the Port (A2/A20) are flowing normally. Traffic continues to move efficiently through French border controls.
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The tourist processing time is around 2 hours from arrival at the Port as we approach our peak travel time on Good Friday. Thank you to the local community for your patience as we work to keep traffic moving.
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Both tourist and coach traffic flowing well through border controls, with the current processing time for cars upon arrival at the port now 70 minutes. Thank you for your patience during this busy day for travel.
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#TrafficUpdate for #PortOfDover at 1130hrs: Freight can travel straight to the Port. Tourist flows normal. The roads to the Port (A2/A20) are flowing normally. The Port of Dover has got 11,874 passengers on their way so far today. We hope you all have a good holiday!.
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Great news guys! DFDS Check-in system seems to be up and running again! We should get queues moving much faster. Thank you for your patience.
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There are currently about 40 coaches in the Port awaiting immigration processing at the border. The current waiting time for these vehicles is around 4 hours. Thank you for your patience as we try get these vehicles to their onward journey.
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It's going to be a very popular travel day at the Port of Dover. The current border processing time for tourists is 40 minutes. Our friendly team of passenger champions is there to provide any support you may need. Find our peak time travel advice here:
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🚢🌊The #PortofDover has been working hard on the plans for the busy summer season. Here are some of the things we’re doing at the Port to help you get away on your holiday. Read our peak time travel advice here:
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At 1245 #PortofDover has assisted 17,215 passengers on their way so far today. We are working hard with our partners to get all passengers on their way as quickly as possible.
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All coaches that were awaiting border processing in the Port were cleared as of 00.30hrs this morning. Thank you for your patience while we got these vehicles on their journey and apologies for the inconvenience.
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#PortofDover 11:46 Wait times at the French Border are 1 hr 10 mins. Please keep to the right as you approach the Port on the A20. Have all passports open at the face page on your arrival.
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Port of Calais remains closed to shipping due to Industrial Action – Freight traffic heading to France continues to build up and the implementation of Operation Stack is now probable.
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The Port of Dover is continuing to work with all its Partners to continue to get stranded drivers back home despite the adverse weather. This is the focus of all the Teams working in Kent.
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The current processing time at the French border is 10 minutes. We hope everyone enjoys their holiday and thank you for choosing Dover 💜.
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TRAVEL UPDATE: M20 is now OPEN in both directions. 1 lane is closed for on-going emergency repairs. Well done @HighwaysSEAST - great work!.
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#PortofDover will observe a 2 minute silence at 11am today for #RemembranceSunday. A siren will mark the beginning and end of the silence. @POferriesupdate @DFDSUKUpdates.
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Traffic is moving according to plan at the Port of Dover, with 14,716 passengers already away today. The average border processing time is currently 90 minutes. If you miss your ferry, don’t worry, you’ll be on the next available sailing.
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Please be advised that a protest is due to take place in Dover at noon. This may cause some disruption to traffic on approaches to the Port. Allow plenty of time for your journey and check with your chosen operator for travel information. We will be posting regular updates.
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The current processing time for tourists is zero minutes. We hope those heading off on holiday have a lovely time away and thank you for choosing Dover 🌞.
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Traffic is free flowing through the Port. Thank you to our team, partners and local community for helping us get thousands of cars and hundreds of coaches on their way for the Easter Holidays ⛴️ 🌞 🐣.
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#TrafficandWeather at #PortofDover. Sea conditions in the Channel are high with south sou westerly gales, force 9. Visibility is poor.
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French fishermen blockading Calais Port. Dover-Dunkirk sailings fully operational. #portofdover very busy. Allow plenty of time for your journey.
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A planned protest is currently blocking the A20 on the approach to the Eastern Docks. Please check with your chosen operator for travel information. We will be posting regular updates.
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Today is expected to be a popular day for travel via the Port of Dover. Our friendly team of passenger champions is out there to provide any assistance you may require 👷♀️The current processing time at French border controls is 45 minutes.
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Good afternoon. There is currently no dwell time in the buffer zone. Operations are running smoothly despite the worldwide national IT issue. #TrafficUpdate at #PortofDover
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We are seeing hundreds of displaced airport passengers arriving at the Port, please ensure you have a booking before arrival, thank you.
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⚠️UPDATE⚠️National Industrial Action in France today - Normal service at the #PortofDover has resumed. We #thankyou for your patience today whilst our operations team worked hard to minimise the disruption.
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Traffic is currently flowing well at the Port of Dover, with minimal time to get through border checks, on to check-in and away on the ferries. Local roads are flowing too.
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18,596 passengers have travelled via the Port of Dover so far today 🛳 The processing time at border controls is 20 minutes.
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#tourist The Port of Dover is busy dealing with stranded drivers. Tourist traffic to contact their ferry operator for details of potential future travel requirements.
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For hauliers - get #COVID tested and #brexitready before arriving in Kent and go fast tracked to Dover via Manston. Info on free testing sites here Tourist travel restricted to essential journeys only.
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There is currently a 30 minute wait for freight traffic ahead of French border controls, with no wait time for tourist traffic.
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It's already been a popular day at the Port of Dover, with 11,867 passengers helped on their way to France🌞⛴️ The time to get through French border controls upon arrival at the Port is currently just 5 minutes.
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We are already seeing lots of people heading for some summer sun via Dover 🌞 Please see below for our morning travel update.
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Updated UK Government messaging for HGV drivers travelling to Kent .HGV drivers heading to the Port of Dover should get a COVID test at Manston Airport before travelling. onto Dover.
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TRAVEL UPDATE: both M20 & M26 are now fully open. Well done to @HighwaysSEAST & all other agencies involved in rescue & clear-up operation.
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#HALFTERM | As predicted #PortofDover is busy but traffic is currently processing well. As planned, waiting times for tourist cars and coaches: 60 min. TAP in place. @DFDSUKUpdates @POferriesupdate @Irish_Ferries.
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Due to adverse weather from Storm Ciaran, all sailings are currently suspended from the Port of Dover. Passengers should follow @PoD_travelnews and check with their chosen ferry operator for updates throughout the day.
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On arrival at #PortofDover please have your passports ready and open to the photo page to speed up border checks & check in.
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There is currently no wait time ahead of French border controls. Wishing all our passengers a pleasant transit and safe onward journey and thank you for choosing Dover 💜 🎄.
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