MOTORISTS are today facing delays in Southampton city centre after three large cruise ships are all in port.

There is congestion at Mountbatten Way, West Quay Road, Town Quay, Orchard Place and Platform Road towards Dock Gate 4.

There are no specific police incidents, but three large ships - Queen Mary 2, Independence of the Seas and Queen Elizabeth - this morning arrived in port.

All three ships carrying thousands of passengers are due to leave the docks at 4.30pm today.