France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues
Summary
France stopped the extra European Union border checks at Dover after travelers faced long delays on Saturday. The decision aims to clear traffic jams and reduce congestion near the port during a busy holiday weekend with very hot weather in the UK.Key Facts
- French authorities paused new EU border checks at Dover due to long queues and traffic problems.
- The delays appeared during the May bank holiday, a busy travel period.
- Border staff had to create profiles linked to a new system that records fingerprints and photos, which slowed processing.
- The fingerprint and photo machines (EES) were not yet active at Dover.
- Traffic leaving the port is being directed onto the A2 road to manage congestion.
- Travelers who miss their ferries because of delays can take the next available crossing.
- The UK experienced a very hot bank holiday weekend, with temperatures reaching up to 28.4°C on Friday and expected to rise further.
- Amber heat health alerts were issued in parts of England due to temperatures forecast to go above 30°C.
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