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| Port of Dover and LeShuttle passengers face long delays | Port of Dover and LeShuttle passengers face long delays |
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| At the Port of Dover, travellers are being warned of a processing time of 90 minutes at the French border as they check in (stock image) | At the Port of Dover, travellers are being warned of a processing time of 90 minutes at the French border as they check in (stock image) |
| People leaving the UK via the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel Le Shuttle at Folkestone are facing delays as the summer holiday getaway continues. | People leaving the UK via the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel Le Shuttle at Folkestone are facing delays as the summer holiday getaway continues. |
| At Dover, travellers are being warned of a 90-minute processing time at the French border during check-in. | At Dover, travellers are being warned of a 90-minute processing time at the French border during check-in. |
| Traffic is building in the town, with TAP procedures in place. The port has urged drivers to stick to the A2 and A20 routes to help ease congestion. | Traffic is building in the town, with TAP procedures in place. The port has urged drivers to stick to the A2 and A20 routes to help ease congestion. |
| P&O Ferries and DFDS said all sailings are scheduled to depart on time, and passengers will be placed on the first available crossing once checked in. | P&O Ferries and DFDS said all sailings are scheduled to depart on time, and passengers will be placed on the first available crossing once checked in. |
| LeShuttle services between Folkestone and Calais are being delayed by up to an hour and a half | LeShuttle services between Folkestone and Calais are being delayed by up to an hour and a half |
| Services between Folkestone and Calais are delayed by up to an hour and a half - but passengers are advised to check in as normal. | Services between Folkestone and Calais are delayed by up to an hour and a half - but passengers are advised to check in as normal. |
| On Saturday morning, passengers travelling from Folkestone on Eurotunnel Le Shuttle were being warned of a 60-minute delay at check-in and a further 30-minute wait at border control. | |
| LeShuttle apologised for the delays, adding: "It is very busy on site but we are doing all we can to get everyone boarded and on their way." | LeShuttle apologised for the delays, adding: "It is very busy on site but we are doing all we can to get everyone boarded and on their way." |
| Travellers will be placed on the next available service. | Travellers will be placed on the next available service. |
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