Port of Dover Faces Hour-Long Delays Due to IT Glitch During Holiday Travel
### Port of Dover LIVE: Christmas travel chaos as IT glitch sparks 60-minute delays
Drivers are facing significant disruptions at the Port of Dover, with delays reaching up to an hour. This chaos has stemmed from an IT glitch impacting operations, leading to frustrations among travelers as they attempt to navigate holiday travel.
The delays began earlier today, with a surge of traffic overwhelming the system at the busy port. Many holiday travelers report long waits as they attempt to board ferries, compounding the usual festive rush. One frustrated traveler voiced their discontent, stating, "Just a horrible experience at Port of Dover. How can the traffic flow be this bad? Never ever want to travel this way again."
In addition to passenger delays, local bus services are also affected. The company Stagecoach announced, "Due to heavy traffic at the docks the service will be unable to serve Eastern Docks at the moment." This has left many travelers seeking alternative transport options as they experience longer journey times.
Authorities are working to resolve the issue and restore normal traffic flow.