Traffic in parts of Cape Town is expected to pick up significantly as the MSC Opera docks at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal .
The arrival of the vessel is set to bring a surge of activity, with more than 2 000 passengers scheduled to both arrive and depart throughout the day, placing added pressure on nearby routes, as reported by Smile FM .
Motorists are being urged to factor in extra travel time, particularly around Dock Road and the Buitengracht route leading into the V A Waterfront , where congestion is likely.
