Central Wellington streets closed off in police operation

Central Wellington streets have been closed off this morning. Photo / Emma McKay.

Emergency services are dealing with an incident on Willis Street in central Wellington.

Police are asking people to avoid the Brooklyn Road end of the street, where vehicle access is blocked.

Police are reassuring the public they are not at risk.

NZTA this morning that local roads have been closed near the intersection with Victoria Street and that locals are being told to expect delays.

SH1 TE ARO, NORTHBOUND - POLICE OPERATION - 11:30AM
Due to a Police operation taking place, local roads have been CLOSED near the intersection with Victoria Street. Please #ExpectDelays when in the area. ^RS pic.twitter.com/D3I3eJK5Hg

— Waka Kotahi Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) February 4, 2019

All buses on route 7 have been cancelled because of the road closure and severe traffic congestion.

Services from Khandallah on route 25 are also affected.