News Releases

The City of Sedalia was recently notified it has received a TRIM Grant for $20,000 through the Missouri Department of Conservation. These funds will be used to assist in the removal of public ash trees that were identified as dead, diseased, or dying during an inventory conducted by a team of certified arborists. Staff will…

Winchester Road south of W. 10th Street will be closed to through traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day beginning on Monday, August 10, 2026, through Friday, August 14, 2026. The Contractor, Magnum Boring, will be in the street installing an electrical duct system. Travelers in the area are advised to find an…

The Washington Avenue Bridge is now reopened to vehicle traffic after the structural repairs were completed. However, the pedestrian crosswalk/sidewalk on the bridge remains closed while additional repairs and safety improvements are completed. Please use an alternate pedestrian route and obey all posted signs and barricades. We appreciate your patience as the project is finalized.

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, beginning at 8:00 p.m. and continuing until Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m., the Sedalia Public Works Operations Division will be in the roadway with heavy equipment crack sealing. This work is weather dependent and inclement weather may result in the work being rescheduled to a later date.

On Monday, July 20, 2026, the City of Sedalia was notified by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources of the potential for a hazardous algae bloom at Springfork Lake. As a result, you should avoid swimming & wading as well as keeping pets & livestock away from the water. Do not eat any fish that…

Beginning on Sunday, July 19, 2026, and continuing through Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the Sedalia Public Works Operations Division will be crack sealing the following locations: Heavy equipment will be in the roadway from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. daily. This work is weather dependent and inclement weather may result in the work being rescheduled…

Beginning on Monday, July 20, 2026, and continuing through Thursday, July 23, 2026, Macro Paving will be conducted on the following roads: These roadways will be closed to through traffic from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily. Residents living along these roadways will need to coordinate with City Crews on site concerning access to their…

Beginning on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and continuing through Thursday, June 25, 2026, Macro Paving will be conducted in the Katy Trail Estates Subdivision. These roadways will be restricted to one lane of traffic from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily. Residents living along these roadways will need to coordinate with City Crews on site…

Beginning Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. to Friday, June 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., Liberty Park Blvd. from Liberty Stadium Dr. to S. Park Ave. will be closed to through traffic. Heavy equipment and workers will be in the area working on a stormwater improvement project. Travelers in the area are advised to…