Masked Protesters Block Port of Dover Access as 4-Mile Traffic Queue Builds
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 5
Masked Protesters Block Port of Dover Access as 4-Mile Traffic Queue Builds
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 5
Summary
Hundreds of masked demonstrators dressed in black blocked traffic in and out of the Port of Dover, prompting the port to declare an ongoing public order incident.
Kent Police said officers were engaging with protesters as National Highways shut the A20 in both directions between the A256 York Street and A2 Jubilee Way.
Four miles of congestion had built up with delays of up to 30 minutes, disrupting access to one of Britain’s busiest ferry gateways.
P&O Ferries said passengers who miss their booked crossing because of the disruption will be moved to the next available sailing.