Kent traffic management on M20 motorway to Dover and Eurotunnel
Measures to manage traffic flow on Kent바카라 사이트s road network in the event of severe disruption to services across the English Channel.
Operation Brock
Operation Brock is a바카라 사이트¯traffic management바카라 사이트¯system바카라 사이트¯designed to keep Kent바카라 사이트s roads open if there is바카라 사이트¯disruption바카라 사이트¯at바카라 사이트¯the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel.바카라 사이트¯
When Operation Brock is in force HGVs travelling to Port of Dover and Eurotunnel must use the signed routes only. Enforcement officials will be deployed to intercept vehicles trying to use alternative routes. Drivers who are caught will be turned around and risk a £300 fine.
Signs, diversions and speed restrictions will be in place to help drivers reach designated holding areas.
Kent Police take decisions on when to use the different phases of the system, depending on the scale of any disruption.
Options바카라 사이트¯include the A20 Dover TAP, a queuing system that holds lorries until space becomes available at the port.바카라 사이트¯
Driver welfare
Drivers travelling through Kent should be aware that there is potential for disruption in the event of delays at the border.
Plan your journey to ensure you take breaks and overnight rest periods before entering Kent. This will minimise the risk of hitting drivers바카라 사이트 hours limits.
Find out about motorway service areas along your route.
Make sure you have enough food and water in case of delays at the border. Welfare바카라 사이트¯will be available for바카라 사이트¯drivers stuck in stationary queues for extended periods of time.바카라 사이트¯
Updates to this page
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You no longer need a Kent Access Permit (KAP) to enter Kent.
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Updated information about driver welfare.
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Added extra detail about Operation Brock.
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Additional enforcement powers under Operation Brock plus information on Check an HGV is ready to cross the border service.
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Future traffic management information updated.
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First published.