Operation Stack then.

scorza · 20 Dec 2009 at 17:42

Have a eurotunnel crossing booked early tomorrow morning, and lo and behold Kent Police put have to put OpStack in place :mad:

Eurotunnel are useless and aren't answering their phones. Highways Agency say normal traffic conditions expected at 10pm tonight but I just don't believe them.

What are my options here? Is it best to head down the M20 tomorrow and follow the official diversions, or find an alternative route. I was thinking M2/A2 then cut across to Folkestone on the A260.

DailyGeek · 20 Dec 2009 at 17:46

M20 Junction 7, then onto the A20 to avoid the motorway until it's clear to rejoin. Still won't be fun though

JBuk · 20 Dec 2009 at 21:51

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK...That_Saw_Passengers_Trapped_In_Channel_Tunnel

Biohazard · 20 Dec 2009 at 21:52

haha tunnel fail

weescott · 20 Dec 2009 at 21:57

If the river runs red....Oh wait.

Amp34 · 20 Dec 2009 at 21:58

Eurostar has cancelled all services through the Channel Tunnel on Monday, following forecasts of further snowfall in northern France.

Take note all those that moan that britain is the only country that can't handle snow...

kibblerok · 20 Dec 2009 at 22:00

I thought stack was just for ferries not for chunnel

With regards to getting to France... stack would probably be the better out of that or eurostar

Berserker · 20 Dec 2009 at 22:01

Indeed. Transport in general is a complete mess, both sides of the channel.

I'd assume that you won't be going anywhere.

Charlie Bravo · 20 Dec 2009 at 22:10

Berserker said:
Indeed. Transport in general is a complete mess, both sides of the channel.

I'd assume that you won't be going anywhere.

I'm on a mission to drive to Holland in the morning so fingers crossed!!!

beh · 21 Dec 2009 at 19:11

Only just made it back from Paris today, was originally due to be getting Eurostar Saturday afternoon. The train left Gare du Nord but we were then turned around at ~Lille and deposited at CDG. Waited a good few hours in the cold before being taken by coach to a Hotel. I feel I got off quite lightly compared to some but still a rather stressful experience, it's one of those things that just seems to happen to other people and you never imagine being caught in it yourself.

Le_Petit_Lapin · 21 Dec 2009 at 19:15

Opstack? Whats that?

Cosimo · 21 Dec 2009 at 19:19

Latest news update:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8424646.stm

Travelling tomorrow:

Folkestone to Calais

Eurotunnel Shuttle services are currently running, but very heavy traffic levels throughout the day (the residue from the incidents with broken down Eurostar trains on Friday night) means that the Folkestone Terminal has been at saturation point for several hours.

Customers without a booking for travel between 18:00 on Monday 21st December and 09:00 on Tuesday 22nd December are advised NOT to make their way to Eurotunnel as they will NOT be able to travel. Please call our Contact Centre on 08443 35 35 35 from 08:00 on Tuesday 22nd December, to re-arrange your booking to an alternative date.

Please note that day trip bookings have been cancelled for travel on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd.

Eurotunnel apologises to customers for extended delays during these difficult times.

Please refer back to our website after 09:00 for further updates.

http://www.eurotunnel.com/ukcP3Main/ukcPassengers/ukcTravel/ukpTravelInfo.htm