Traffic changes for Chuckwagon event

2024 World Chuckwagon Finals

Reduced Speed Limits and Temporary Four-Way Stop Planned During World Chuckwagon Event in Ponoka this Week (August 26, 2024 – Ponoka, Alberta) –

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 Sunday, September 1 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

1. A reduced traffic speed limit of 30 km/hr along Highway 53 – Beginning east of Highway 2A and ending at 46 Street;

2. A temporary four-way stop at Highway 53 and 50 Street – Advanced signage will notify motorists east and west of the four-way stop at the intersection of 50 Street and Highway 53. The access road to the Stampede grounds will be temporarily open to traffic at that intersection, making it a four-way stop.

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.

4. 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.

“With high 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 and at four-way stop at 50 Street.

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.