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Masked men block Dover port entrance on Saturday
The Hindu··6 Sept
Masked men blocked the entrance to the Port of Dover on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The port said all traffic in and out stopped due to an ongoing public order incident. National Highways reported a 6.4-kilometre jam and delays of up to 45 minutes. Kent Police said officers were engaging with protesters. P&O Ferries said Calais sailings stayed on schedule.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Drivers faced a 6.4-kilometre queue and delays of up to 45 minutes near Dover.
- P&O said passengers who miss a ferry will be offered the next available crossing.
- The Port of Dover said one road leading to the port had reopened by late morning.
What's Happening
- Footage showed several dozen men in black with covered faces across a major road near the port.
- A Times of India report said demonstrators shouted "stop the boats" while linking arms.
- Dover MP Mike Tapp said small boat crossings are down by more than 40% versus 2025.
Why Dover Draws Protests
- Dover sits about 110 kilometres southeast of London and is Britain's busiest ferry port.
- The town has seen earlier protests focused on Channel crossings from France in small boats.
- The Labour government says Britain-France cooperation cut crossings by more than 40% this year versus 2025.
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