Operation Stack, Traffic management system at Port of Dover, England.
Operation Stack organizes lorries into a structured queue along the M20 motorway between junctions 8 and 11 when port delays occur.
The system was established as a response to increasing cross-Channel freight traffic and the need for organized vehicle management at Dover port.
This traffic management method reflects British organizational approaches to maintaining order during transportation disruptions along the English Channel routes.
Drivers must follow specific routes and instructions from highway officers when Operation Stack activates, ensuring smooth traffic flow.
During peak implementation, the M20 motorway transforms into a temporary parking lot capable of accommodating over 2,000 freight vehicles.
GPS coordinates: 51.09260,1.09240
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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