High volumes of traffic heading to the Port of Dover is causing delays again today.

A spokesman for the Port confirmed the ferry terminal is operating normally, but added: "Due to the current high volumes of seasonal traffic there may be queues on the approach roads to the Port of Dover.

"Customers are therefore advised to allow plenty of time for their journey, tourist traffic should consider using A2/M2 route and the community should consider using alternative local routes to move around where possible.

"Customers are advised to contact their chosen shipping operator before travelling and consult the Port of Dover website (www.doverport.co.uk) or Twitter account (@Port_of_Dover) for the latest information.

"Freight is high, several of the operators' vessels are out of action and that has had a knock-on effect.

"The Port of Dover police have been manning the roads and making sure that the impact is minimised in terms of the community and getting around."

Kent Police has confirmed that officers will not be employing Operation Stack on the A20, as heavily congested traffic on the road last night is now clear.

A spokesman said: "We have no plans to do Operation Stack. It cleared at about 10.40pm last night.

"The delays were due to a ferry at Dover being taken out of action and weather conditions didn't help."