Traffic warning issued as cruise passengers and football fans arrive
Southampton drivers are being urged to plan their journeys as high volumes of cruise passengers and football fans travel to the city.
Motorists are being warned of traffic queues in the city centre as two cruise ships arrive and depart today.
Queen Victoria and Ventura both arrived at 6.32am and are due to depart at 4.30pm and 5pm respectively.
High volumes of cruise passengers are expected in the city today with several cruise ships arriving/departing. #SaintsFC also also at home today playing Ipswich Town #ITFC, kick off at 7:45pm.
Please plan any journeys in the city in advance as it will be busy. @SouthamptonCC— Southampton Travel (@scchighways) September 19, 2023
Roads might be busy later this afternoon as Saints take on Ipswich Town at St Mary's. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.