Article 3SNBM Port of Dover warns of 'regular gridlock' in event of hard Brexit

Port of Dover warns of 'regular gridlock' in event of hard Brexit

by
Lisa O'Carroll Brexit correspondent
from Economics | The Guardian on (#3SNBM)

Port's head of policy says there will be serious congestion without a suitable trade deal

The port of Dover has warned there will be serious traffic congestion once a week in the town and on surrounding routes unless the government achieves a Brexit deal involving frictionless trade.

Richard Christian, the port's head of policy, said there would be "regular gridlock" in Kent in the event of a hard Brexit, and disruption to freight traffic on ferries and Eurotunnel services would have a profound impact on Britain's economy.

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