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Cross-channel traffic disruption

Dover town is significantly impacted when there are high volumes of cross-channel traffic and freight, or during delays caused by weather, strikes or unexpected disruption. 

We know this can make it difficult for residents to go about their daily lives. For businesses in the district it can have a detrimental effect on trade, particularly those in Dover town. 

We understand how frustrating this can be and the impact on those living and working here, as well as for those wishing to visit our beautiful district. 

Dover District Council (DDC) has repeatedly raised its concerns with the Government about investing in Kent’s road network and improving the road infrastructure around Dover to help reduce the impact and keep traffic moving. 

Community impact and support 

DDC is not responsible for maintaining or running the road network nor traffic enforcement which falls under National Highways, Kent Highways and Kent Police respectively. 

However, Dover District Council works closely with the community to understand the impact on residents and businesses when the town is affected by disruptive periods. 

The Council feeds this back to the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF), which is a partnership of organisations, including DDC, working to improve resilience and ensure a co-ordinated response to emergencies that affect communities in the county. 

KMRF wrote to communities letting them know about the summer getaway - see https://www.dover.gov.uk/Community/Emergency-Planning-CCTV/CCTV/Summer-getaway-2025-residents-letter.pdf

EU Entry Exit System (EES) 

KMRF has written to communities letting them know about preparations for the introduction of the European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) - see below. 

Read KMRF's Update on introduction of EES  

 

Information about changing requirements for UK nationals travelling to countries in the Schengen area can be found on the GOV.UK website at EU Entry/Exit System - GOV.UK

Useful links and local contacts 

In the event of traffic disruption in the town, here are links to local services should you need to check if there are any changes. 

Traffic

Public transport

To keep up to date with any service disruption see:  

Health services

Education

Waste

If there are problems with waste collections due to traffic, please see: 

Community

  • DDC’s Community Team works to support the community, make contact by emailing: community@dover.gov.uk 
  • For out of hours see our 'Contact us' page