A traffic warning has been issued as a high volume of cruise passengers are expected in Southampton today.

Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys in advance if they’re travelling to the waterfront.

Three cruise ships arrived in Southampton earlier this morning, with thousands of passengers expected to travel to the city centre throughout the day.

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Norwegian Dawn, Arvia, and Bolette all arrived in port in the early hours of the morning – before they depart later this evening.

An additional two cruise liners will dock in the city tomorrow, with more travel disruption likely.