Melling Bridge and Kennedy Good Bridge in Lower Hutt have been closed due to rising Hutt River levels.
The closure of the Lower Hutt bridges follows the State of Emergency declared as severe wind and rain are forecasted to continue across Wellington.
Residents are asked to follow official guidance from the Wellington City Council: https://wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/news-and-information/our-wellington/2026/04/weather-20-april-2026
If there is an emergency, call 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Source: NZ Police
