Dover: Operation Brock deployed as summer traffic increases

Dover: Operation Brock deployed as traffic increases ahead of summer

Operation Brock has been fully deployed and all freight traffic heading to Eurotunnel or the Port of Dover must follow signs to join it at M20, junction eight.

The move means any EU-bound HGVs not complying with signage and trying to use another route to Eurotunnel or the Port of Dover risk a fine of £300.

Back of queue

The vehicles will also be sent to the back of the queue by Police or enforcement agents. This includes those trying to bypass the M20 by using the M2/A2 at Brenley Corner where there are enforcement officers monitoring the situation.

All other coastbound traffic, including local freight, headed for the continent should follow the signs and cross over to enter the contraflow on the M20 London bound carriageway.

East Kent Brock permit holders will need to display their permits clearly to avoid unnecessary stoppages.

RHA view

As a result of the recent disruption, we are now calling for a permanent contingency site on the M20 approach to Dover in order to create a long-term solution to the issue.

Drivers need better facilities too. Sign our petition on the issue here.