July 9, 2025
PONOKA – A road closure will take place beginning July 14 on 59 St. at 59 Ave. as part of ongoing construction at Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre.
The closure — expected to last for two to three weeks — is required for crews to connect underground water utilities related to the project that is expanding and upgrading the surgical department. The $15.3-million project, funded by the Alberta government, also involves building an addition onto the northwest corner of the hospital to house a relocated and modernized medical device reprocessing department.
Pedestrians and drivers are asked to move safely through the area and be mindful of all signage and work crews. There will be no disruption to accessing the hospital at this time although visitors may experience noise and vibrations due to construction.
Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
