Motorists wait while the tree is cleared this afternoon. PHOTO: ROSS KENNEDY
The Portobello Fire Brigade was called to the scene after the tree fell on to the road due to high winds which hit Dunedin in the afternoon.
The tree toppled near the Otakou golf course, believed to be about 3.45pm.
The road was reopened just after 4.30pm.
No one was believed to be injured.
