Wellington traffic: Mt Victoria tunnel re-opens after crash

Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnel has now been re-opened following a crash. Photo / Waka Kotahi NZTA

Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel has re-opened following a crash.

Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency reported the tunnel was closed in both directions at 12.40pm.

Motorists were earlier advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.

A police spokesperson said emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash in the tunnel.

“The road was blocked but has re-opened now, and it does not appear anyone was injured.”

SH1 MT VIC TUNNEL - CRASH - 12:40PM
Due to a crash, the Mt Vic Tunnel is now CLOSED. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes at this time. ^CS pic.twitter.com/28FjvaUaeV

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) April 22, 2023