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  What's happening on the A20 now is to provide immediate relief for Dover from the almost daily gridlock, but it will not end with this scheme. It is being put in place now because it is the quickest way to deliver what we've all been crying out for and is part of a package which, I am led to believe, will include a port traffic pre-check and process zone/yard off the M20 plus a series of smaller lorry parks up through Kent along the M20 and A2/M2 networks.
  
  There are also major improvements announced today for the A2 from Brenley Corner to the port. These more long term solutions for our problems will take a bit longer to implement and will also require the cooperation of all the various agencies and an interconnected computer management system. It is amazing how quickly funds are released to begin implementing the changes we all need once the realisation dawns on the powers that be that the Port of Dover and the roads that link it inland are of National Strategic Importance.
  
  I think that we probably have the disgruntled stockbrokers of Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks, who were inconvenienced back in January, as well as the previous and ongoing continuous pressure of our local representatives, the Port and many local businesses and private individuals to thank for getting the issue raised to the level of a national strategic priority - which is where it should be.

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