The Town of Ponoka advises the 51 Avenue roadway (between 50 and 51 Street) will reopen to traffic on Thursday, Nov. 17, following the completion of extensive underground and surface infrastructure improvements that include:
– Excavation and replacement of water service connections, sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure;
– New curb and gutter installation;
– Reconstruction of the 51 Avenue road base, as well as a base layer of asphalt paving that will be followed by a second layer of asphalt in the spring;
– Temporary paved sidewalks that will be followed by the installation of permanent sidewalks when the final roadway paving is completed in the spring; and
– New light pole assemblies which are currently being installed.
The following improvements will be completed in 2023 on 51 Avenue (between 50 and 51 Street):
– Redevelopment and design improvements to the municipal parking lot on the south side of 51 Avenue;
– Roadway line marking upon completion of the second layer of asphalt paving; – Landscaping including new shrubs and trees; and
– Benches and garbage receptacles will be installed following the installation of permanent sidewalks.
