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Traffic control measures planned for Ponoka during World Chuckwagon event

Aug 26, 2024 | 4:24 PM

The Town of Ponoka, in cooperation with Alberta Transportation, will be implementing a traffic control plan in an effort to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety during the 2024 World Chuckwagon Finals in Ponoka this week.

Traffic control measures will be in effect from Wednesday, August 28 to Sunday, September 1 at the following times:

• From 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on August 28 and 29
• From 2 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on August 30
• From 9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on August 31 and September 1

The following control measures will be in place during the times above:

1. A reduced traffic speed limit of 30 km/hr along Highway 53 – Beginning east of Highway 2A and ending at 46 Street.
2. Access to Highway 53 will be closed to traffic at 54 Street – 54 Street will remain open to local traffic and users of the Ponoka Arena Complex; however, access to Highway 53 will be blocked to traffic at the south end of 54 Street.
3. RCMP will monitor and help direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic as needed – RCMP personnel will help direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic at pedestrian crossings on Highway 53 during peak traffic volume periods as needed to ensure public safety. Pedestrian crossings along Highway 53 will be clearly marked with signage.

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Ponoka residents are encouraged to consider alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic flows during the World Chuckwagon event. If you have questions about the planned traffic accommodations, please call the Town Office at 403-783-4311.

A map of the planned traffic control measures. (Town of Ponoka/Supplied)

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