MOTORISTS have been warned as a high number of cruise passengers are expected in Southampton this weekend. 

Southampton City Council's highways team have said "high volumes" of people are expected as several cruise ships arrive and depart. 

In a tweet, the authority said: "High volumes of cruise passengers are expected in the city today with several cruise ships arriving/departing.

"Please continue to plan any journeys to the waterfront in advance as it will be busy."

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