Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnel has reopened after it was closed in both directions after a crash this afternoon.
Traffic is backed up in both directions, but NZTA Wellington said cingestion was now easing.
The pedestrian and cycle path inside the tunnel remained open.
SH1 MT VICTORIA TUNNEL - CRASH - 4:15PM
— NZTA Wellington (@NZTAWgtn) July 18, 2019
Due to a crash on #Ruahine St, the tunnel is CLOSED in both directions. Please use an alternate route via Newtown or the Bays, and avoid the are if possible. Please note the shared path remains open to cyclists and pedestrians. ^CR pic.twitter.com/l9z7XUeMX2