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Traffic is now tailing back for more than 10 miles on the A20 because of long delays to ferry services at the Port of Dover.

Drivers are stuck in gridlock queues on the coastbound carriageway, stretching all the way back from Dover to through the Roundhill Tunnel in Folkestone.

The estimated journey time from the start of the congestion on the A20 in Folkestone to the check-in desk at the ferry terminal is almost two hours.

Dover TAP is also in place on the A20 for lorries heading to the port, meaning only one lane is in use for other motorists.

(Image: KCC Highways)

People on social media have reported being trapped in the congestion for more than two hours.

There is also severe delays on the A2 Jubilee Way heading towards the port from Coldred Hill, while traffic in and around the local roads in Dover is moving very slowly.

KCC Highways tweeted earlier saying "Dover, A256 Woolcomber Street: There is queuing traffic between Charlton Green and A20 due to high volumes of traffic heading to the Port of Dover, expect delays."

Stagecoach buses have been impacted as a result, with services being delayed and cancelled.