Long queues for Eurotunnel on M20 near Junction 11 for Folkestone amid post-Brexit procedures

Published: 09:27, 24 November 2020

Updated: 21:07, 24 November 2020

Huge queues built up on the M20 amid French trials for post-Brexit procedures.

A long line of trucks were halted in their efforts to access the Eurotunnel near Folkestone, with the jam stretching back to Junction 11.

Huge queues have formed leading to the Eurotunnel, as French authorities trial post-Brexit procedures. Picture: UKNip (43260460)

A source noted that traffic is normally heavier at the beginning of the week, but has been compounded by French authorities trialling post-Brexit boarding systems.

One motorist said that police barred entry to the motorway from Junction 11, and drivers were warned that anyone heading into Dover may have a delay.

Operations have now ceased, and delays and tailbacks have eased in the area.

The queue of freight vehicles into Eurotunnel is stretching back to Junction 11. Picture: UKNip

The line formed early this morning, and has maintained its length throughout the day

The queues were not related to any police operations, with a police spokeswoman saying: "We have no reports of any particular incidents in that area which might cause congestion."

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