Town of Ponoka

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

The following traffic control measures will be in effect from Wednesday, August 28 to Monday, September 2 at the following times:

• From 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, August 28 and 29
• From 2 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday, August 30
• From 9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 31 and September 1
• From noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, September 2

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. 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.

“With higher volumes of traffic expected during the World Chuckwagon event, the Town is committed to helping ensure the safety of our residents and visitors with these temporary traffic control measures,” said Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson.

Please watch for pedestrians and be mindful of temporary traffic controls and signage along Highway 53. 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.