Travellers heading towards France could face traffic delays for several weeks, police have warned, as UK officials assist French border staff to help ease congestion.
The combination of new security checks and a holiday exodus caused "extraordinary" tailbacks this weekend amid soaring temperatures.
Motorists travelling to the Port of Dover on the A20 have been advised that they face a five hour wait from the RoundHill tunnel to reach the port.
The estimated waiting time for those arriving on the A2 from Whitfield is 60 minutes
Upon arrival at the port, estimated waiting time to reach French Border checks is approximately 90 mins.
New security checks for travellers heading to France cause tailbacks of up to 20 hours for some.
As police warn disruption at Dover is set to continue, volunteers who came to the aid of stranded motorists offer further assistance.
Holidaymakers heading to the continent face ten hour delays as France has stepped up its security checks in the wake of the terror threat.