Cruise ships, football and roadworks have all lined up today with the potential to cause some serious traffic headaches.

Many in Southampton will be looking to enjoy the 21-degree weather, to attend VE celebrations, do some shopping, or just get out of the house.

However, if you are driving, it will be worth planning ahead.

Bitterne Road West trafficBitterne Road West traffic (Image: Newsquest) Four cruise ships

Today, we have four cruise ships all docked simultaneously. The MSC Virtuosa, Ventura, Celebrity Apex, and Iona are all in port today, having arrived this morning.

These ships will cause an increase in traffic, as passengers both disembark and climb aboard.

MSC Virtuosa and Celebrity Apex will then both depart at 4pm, before the two others leave at 5pm.

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Three more cruise ships, Norwegian Prima, Arvia, and Queen Anne, are set to dock tomorrow, Sunday, May 11.

Saints at home

Fans will be flocking to St Mary Stadium today as Saints host FA Cup finalists Manchester City in their penultimate home match of the Premier League season.

This match will begin at 3pm, and drivers should expect the roads to be significantly busier both before and after the match.

Bitterne Road West closure

Streets have been left in gridlock at rush hour after two lanes on Bitterne Road West were partially closed on Wednesday, and there is no end in sight.

The lanes remain partially shut this weekend. 

These roadworks, to fix a gas leak, have caused rush hour gridlock not only on Bitterne Road West but also across Northam Bridge, as well as elsewhere in the city, including the Itchen Bridge, Canute Road, Town Quay, and Terminus Terrace.

SGN says a team will remain on site until the repair is complete.