Wellington’s Mt Victoria Tunnel closed due to breakdown

Wellington’s Mt Victoria Tunnel is closed this evening.

The New Zealand Transport Agency said the key road linking the capital’s CBD to its eastern suburbs and airport was shut due to a breakdown at about 6.25pm.

Motorists are being asked to use alternative routes.

Police said a vehicle had broken down in the Mt Victoria tunnel.

SH1 MT VICTORIA TUNNEL - BREAKDOWN - 6:25PM
A breakdown is BLOCKING the Mt Victoria Tunnel. The Tunnel is now CLOSED. Please use an alternative route. ^SG pic.twitter.com/1B5bnfgcKL

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) March 19, 2024