Traffic delays have cleared but people fear what lies ahead with the Easter getaway approaching.
The Port of Dover said it had worked "around the clock" to clear the backlog.Residents of Dover say they are "fed up" with repeated queues at the port causing gridlock around the town.with officials blaming slow border processing and more coaches than expected.
Mr Burkhardt, who owns an antiques and collectibles shop in Snargate Street, said he had to close his business "yet again" this year because of the issues at the port."When the port has problems, small traders suffer. No buses move in or around the town. Most people locally stay in. This is not acceptable.Gail Dixon, of Action Carpets in Dover, said her business lost money when it was forced to close because of gridlock last year.
It added: "We continue to offer our sincere apologies to all those affected by the prolonged delays that have occurred over this weekend.
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