Masked protesters block access at Port of Dover
Masked protesters have blocked access to the Port of Dover, causing significant traffic congestion on the A20. Kent Police are currently on-site engaging with the demonstrators to resolve the disruption.
Why it matters
The Port of Dover is a critical logistics hub for UK-EU trade, and blockades can lead to immediate supply chain delays and economic impact.
Published 5 September 2026, 09:00 BST Updated 1 minute ago Masked demonstrators are preventing traffic from accessing the Port of Dover.
Kent Police said it was aware of a protest "currently taking place" at the ferry terminal and was "engaging with protesters".
Traffic has been stopped from going in and out of the port due to the incident.
P&O Ferries said it would get passengers on to the next available sailing if they missed their scheduled crossing.
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