Travellers praised for following Dover port advice during busy summer weekend
Collaboration with border authorities ensures smooth ferry crossings for holidaymakers
Travellers heading through Dover port have been thanked for keeping to crucial travel advice that ensured smooth sailing for thousands.
Travellers were asked to arrive no more than two hours before their scheduled ferry with a confirmed booking and using main routes like the A20 and A2, helped mitigate potential congestion.
Port bosses say these measures contributedto a successful start to the summer travel season.
Police aux Frontières (PAF) played a vital role in maintaining efficient border movements by optimising their resources and deploying extra personnel at new border positions introduced for the summer.
These changes were instigated after concerns arose during the May Half Term period, requiring enhanced border management.
In addition, the launch of the Entry Exit System, part of the new EU border regime, has brought uncertainty regarding its impact on British visitors to Europe.
The first weekend under the regime passed smoothly, accommodating 100,000 customers ready for their holidays.
Preparation is now underway with all partners to ensure this weekend runs smoothly, anticipated to be the busiest of the summer.