EU border chaos feared at Dover crossing as busiest summer weekend looms
Summary
The port of Dover in the UK expects heavy traffic and long delays this summer due to new EU border controls called the entry-exit system (EES), which is not working properly because of software problems in France. Many drivers are choosing to holiday within the UK because of flight concerns and border delays, leading to high domestic travel this year.Key Facts
- The new EU entry-exit system (EES) requires travelers to be photographed and fingerprinted at the border.
- The automated system at Dover to speed up EES checks is not working due to software issues in France.
- French border police will manually register non-EU travelers, which may cause long queues.
- Around 7,500 cars are expected to cross from Dover to France on Friday and 10,000 on Saturday.
- Drivers are advised to use main roads and arrive no earlier than two hours before their ferry time.
- Eurotunnel’s automated kiosks are also not working, but they do not expect delays.
- More than 14 million drivers are expected on British roads this weekend, the busiest summer weekend since 2022.
- Flight delays, higher airfares, heatwaves, and border controls have encouraged many Britons to take domestic holidays instead of traveling abroad.
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