Roads are expected to be busy as several cruise ships arrive in Southampton.

Motorists have been urged to plan ahead if they are travelling to the waterfront today.

Several cruise passengers are expected in the city as the ships arrive and depart, making the area busy.

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Three cruise ships have docked in the city this morning.

MSC Virtuosa, Balmoral, and Britannia arrived between 5am and 6am and are expected to leave from 5pm onwards.

Three more ships are set to arrive in Southampton tomorrow as the bank holiday gets underway. 

People are advised to plan any journeys in advance.