Truckies Encircle Wellington CBD
New Zealand Police National News Release
9:16am 4 July 2008
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release.html?id=4094

Wellington police say the truck convoy protest has now encircled the main arterials forming a loop around the CBD.

Motorists are strongly urged to take extreme care on the motorways and in the inner city. If you are travelling south into the city, please try and exit at Aotea Quay or the other exits and avoid The Terrace tunnel.

The first of the convoy is now into Molesworth Street passed Parliament while the tail of the convoy is back in loop towards the ferry terminal, still making their way south.

Commuter traffic is backed up behind them. Extra police patrols are out trying to filter motorists safely through as the truckies, with horns blaring, crawl through the city.

Police thank motorists for their patience. Remember, slow down, stay alert and watch out for merging traffic, especially at intersections.

ENDS

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