Press Release – New Zealand Transport Agency Road works at Loop Road will pause this month as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency awaits confirmation of the preferred corridor for the Whangārei to Port Marsden Highway four-lane upgrade later this year. Construction of the single lane roundabout, extension of the northbound passing lane and safety improvements to the Portland Road and Otaika Valley Road intersections are on track to be completed in the coming weeks. Waka Kotahi National Manager Infrastructure Delivery Andy Thackwray says additional design time is required prior to constructing the proposed two-lane bridge for the Loop Road project to ensure the design and location of the bridge can be incorporated into the four-lane upgrade.