North Shore NewsThe North Shore Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Membership Meeting and Breakfast at Haleiwa Joe’s on April 21st. Senator Gil Riviere, Representative Lauren Matsumoto and Councilwoman Heidi Tsuneyoshi provided updates on important bills and resolutions in the Capitol, and members especially wanted answers to construction progress at Waialua Bridge. Councilwoman Tsuneyoshi reported that the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers have expedited the time frame for completion and that much of the lost foundation of the bridge is being reinforced before construction progresses.
Representative Matsumoto (pictured here at the meeting) also fielded concerns about the traffic intersection congestion at Thompson’s Corner (on Kaukonahua Rd., Waialua). When she presented the two options of “do nothing” or “4-way stop,” the members of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce unanimously opted for a suggested third option of temporary traffic lights. While the Department of Transportation (DOT) is unable to quickly move forward with the temporary lights suggestion due to permit restrictions, they are looking into other long-term solutions including a roundabout, traffic circle or permanent traffic light. Representative Matsumoto asked members to sign up for her newsletter online to receive updates and express their infrastructure concerns at www.repmatsumoto.com