Work resumes on Hwy 53 improvements in Ponoka

• Remaining landscaping and clean up;

• Light poles from 46 Street to 38 Street; and

• Wayfinding signage

Work began last year, however, with the following already completed:

• Pavement resurfacing and concrete repairs between Highway 2A and 38 Street;

• New, paved multi-use trails along the north side of the highway between Highway 2A and 50 Street;

• Stormwater infrastructure upgrades;

• New streetlighting;

• Installation of trees and decorative lights;

• New pedestrian flashers and intersection improvements at 45 Avenue;

• The closure of 54 Street access at Highway 53;

• Fencing and landscaping; and

• The ceremonial renaming of the highway to Rodeo Drive.

Traffic flow on Highway 53 will be maintained with at least one lane of traffic open in both directions at all times.

Pedestrians and motorists are reminded to proceed with caution around work crews and observe road signs and flagging personnel.

Updates on progress and road closures will continue to be provided at Ponoka.ca/highway-53.

by rdnewsNOW staff