The Town of Ponoka, in cooperation with Alberta Transportation, will once again be implementing its annual traffic control plan during the 2025 Ponoka Stampede.
“With high volumes of traffic expected during the Ponoka Stampede once again this summer, 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 in a press release.
The following traffic control measures will be in effect from Monday, June 23 to Wednesday, July 2, effective 24 hours daily:
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 reduced traffic speed limit of 50 km/hr along Highway 2A – Beginning south of 36 Avenue to the intersection of Highways 2A and 53.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Ponoka residents are encouraged to consider alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic flows during Stampede Week.
"Please be mindful of temporary traffic controls and signage along Highway 53, Highway 2A and 50 Street, including reduced speed limits, and watch for pedestrians during Stampede Week," stated the release.
Find all you need to know about the Ponoka Stampede at Ponoka News.
