What could a 'no-deal Brexit' mean for Kent? | Updated: 16:45, 11 December 2020 After more than four years of negotiations, a 'no-deal Brexit' is now "very, very likely" according to the Prime Minister. As the county nearest to the continent, Kent is likely to bear the brunt once the January 1 transition deadline is reached. Lorries clogging Kent's roads will become a common fixture if no deal is reached. Archive picture: Barry Goodwin Traffic One of the most obvious and anticipated impacts will be with congestion, as wait times at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel are expected to increase dramatically. This will be due to longer processing and customs checks, and many mitigation strategies have been prepared ahead of January.