5:25 pm

State Highway 1/Vivian Street has reopened after being closed for around 30 minutes this evening due to a fire call out.

Some ongoing delays can be expected until queued traffic clears.

5:10 pm

Traffic heading east through Wellington on State Highway 1/Vivian Street can expect delays and detours this evening.

The highway is closed at the intersection of Taranaki Street while fire crews attend a building fire.

The incident was reported at around a quarter to five this evening.

Drivers heading through the city on State Highway 1 must follow the directions of emergency services and use available detours until this incident is resolved.