Roads in Dover and Thanet are blocked due to continued chaos at the ports
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Roads in Kent are at a complete standstill this morning as the border reopens.
The A2 leading into Dover is now completely gridlocked with lorries parked up along the verge.
Traffic is at a stand still in Dover, as well as other parts of Kent
Congestion is also building up in the town, with stationary traffic filling both the A20 Townwall Street and the A256 Woolcomber Street.
Issues have been compounded by protesting truckers blockading the port s exit to stop UK-bound freight leaving.
Stagecoach bus company is now reporting total closure on routes in Dover.
Covid border chaos: Lorry drivers clash with police at Dover as testing takes place at Manston
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Updated: 20:07, 23 December 2020
Lorry drivers have clashed with police and blockaded the Port of Dover as tensions over testing soar.
One man has been arrested and another was photographed being dragged from the road after lying down in front of a lorry which was trying to leave.
Video footage shows scuffles breaking out and driver blockading the port
Many have been stranded at the port town since Sunday when the border was closed due to fears over the out of control new coronavirus strain.
The ban was lifted last night but drivers must test negative at a huge pop up testing site at Manston Airport , which is now full, before they make the trip.