Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after fire safety system issue

Friday 29 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 29 Aug 2025, 12:02pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, NZ Transport Agency

The Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington was closed in both directions on Friday morning due to an incident with its fire safety systems. NZTA reported the closure occurred shortly after 7am, but the tunnel has since reopened following repairs. Motorists may still experience delays as traffic queues clear.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 29 Aug 2025, 8:26am

   Commuter chaos in Wellington as Mt Victoria tunnel closes (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 29 Aug 2025, 8:40am

   Fire safety system ‘incident’ closes Mt Victoria tunnel - won’t reopen ‘until it’s safe to do so’ (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 29 Aug 2025, 8:57am

   Traffic delays as Wellington's Mount Victoria tunnel closed (opens in new tab)

   • Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after four-hour closure (opens in new tab) Fri 29 Aug 2025, 8:57am
4. RNZFri 29 Aug 2025, 12:02pm

   Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after commuter chaos (opens in new tab)