Central Christchurch cordon removed

Police and Army staff man a road cordon on Tuesday, 7 September. Photo / Greg Bowker.

The cordon around quake-damaged central Christchurch has been removed.

The area bounded by Worcester, St Asaph, Madras and Colombo streets had been closed since last weekend to ensure public safety after last Saturday's magnitude 7.1 earthquake.

Civil Defence Controller Peter Mitchell said members of the public should continue to exercise caution when entering the city centre.

Worcester, Manchester, Hereford, High, Cashel and Tuam streets remained partially closed.

- NZPA