December 10, 2023

Watch: Large swells push rocks, tree logs across a Wellington road, forcing council to close it

Moa Point Rd on the Lyall Bay side to Stewart Duff Drive is closed due to "large boulders".

Large swells have pushed rocks, tree logs and sea debris across a road near the capital’s airport forcing the Wellington City Council to close it. 

In a tweet, Wellington City Council said Moa Point Rd on the Lyall Bay side to Stewart Duff Drive is closed due to “large boulders”. 

It comes after MetService issued a heavy swell warning from 12pm Wednesday to 9pm Wednesday, warning waves could reach up 6 metres. 

In a video provided to Newshub by the council, large waves can be seen crashing against the seawall, as council contractors work to clear the debris. 

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