New speed limits approved at highway entrances to Ponoka
Alberta Transportation has approved lower speed limits for drivers entering the Town of Ponoka.
Town officials say the new speed limits will be found on Highway 53 and Highway 2A at the east, west and south entrances to the town.
At the west entrance to Ponoka on Highway 53, the posted speed limit will be reduced from 100 km/h, down to 80 km/h beginning 1.2 kilometres west of 67 St. and dropping to 60 km/h at 67 St. continuing east.
At the east entrance to Ponoka on Highway 53, the posted speed limit will be reduced from 100 km/h, down to 80 km/h beginning 400 metres east of the Town corporate limits and dropping to 50 km/h at the corporate limits continuing west.