A leaflet explaining traffic management measures on the A20 approach into Dover, and possible penalties for lorry drivers who do not abide by its rules, has gone multi-lingual.

The pamphlet, translated into 10 languages, has been made so truckers understand the route and signs that lead them to the port.

The measures have been in place since April, known to residents as Dover TAP.

Port-bound traffic is controlled by a set of traffic lights at the foot of the Western Heights roundabout and stops Townwall Street in Dover from becoming gridlocked.

The port and Highways England will ensure that the information is distributed at popular truck stops and on ferries.

Tim Waggott, the Port of Dover’s chief executive, said: “Dover TAP balances the needs of our customers and community by efficiently managing traffic flows through the town and into the port.

“We’re aware the system may still be confusing to some drivers who don’t speak the language.

“That’s why Highways England is now producing leaflets in German, French, Polish, Italian and Spanish as well as English to further improve its performance.”

MP Charlie Elphicke welcomed the leaflets but said “more needs to be done” to police the traffic, which has filled the A2 and Jubilee Way, causing queues for residents.

It comes as the new road layout has been given public backing from the Dover Business Forum.

Highways England asset manager for Kent, Kevin Bown, said: “We welcome the positive feedback from the Dover Business Forum on the current assessment on the A20 approach to Dover.

“We continue to assess the impact of TAP and, subject to the final evidence gathering and funding, we hope to be able to improve the temporary version with a permanent solution that introduces enhancements such as variable speed limits.”

The leaflets can be downloaded from www.gov.uk/government/publications/dover-traffic- assessment-project-tap.