Suspicious package closes central Wellington street

Police are on the scene at Cuba St. Photo / Katie Harris

Cordons have been stood down on Wellington's Cuba St after a suspicious package was found not to be of concern.

Police were alerted to the situation at about 2.25pm.

Cordons were put in place as a precautionary measure while an examination was undertaken.

Newstalk ZB reporter Katie Harris, who was at the scene earlier, said she could see about four fire engines and 20 emergency services workers.

She said the incident was situated between Vivian St and Abel Smith St.

SH1 VIVIAN ST - POLICE INCIDENT - 3:20PM
Due to a police incident, the right turning lane at the Cuba St is now CLOSED. Please use left lanes and expect delays. ^EH pic.twitter.com/5ig0xTeHLg

— Waka Kotahi Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) August 21, 2020

NZTA earlier reported that the right turning lane off State Highway 1 on Vivian St into Cuba St was closed because of the incident.

Emergency services were alerted at about 2.25pm. Photo / Katie Harris