‘North Central Neighborhood Sidewalk Revitalization Project’ Begins June 14

At Monday night’s City Council meeting during Miscellaneous, Second Ward Councilwoman Tina Boggess noted that a special ceremony will be held during Juneteenth at Hubbard Park at noon, in partnership with the NAACP.

“During that celebration of Juneteenth, we will have a grand-breaking ceremony that will begin the North Central Neighborhood Sidewalk Revitalization Project,” Boggess told KSIS after the meeting.

Boggess pointed out that signatures from homeowners who lived in the area had to be obtained to help the process along to secure a grant.

“This particular grant was for the historic side of town, and we found out that the north side was the beginning plot of Sedalia,” Boggess said, “so that's why we were granted the money.”

She added that there were several entities that applied for the grant, “but they didn’t have all of the information like we did, so all of the money came to us,” Boggess said.

She added that she is very excited about the project.

“Like I said, we’ve never had sidewalks on that side of town. So we’re absolutely thrilled that now we’re going to be able to walk on the sidewalk!”

According to the City’s website, the project is about four months behind schedule for starting on the sidewalks. The project is expected to take about 18 months to complete.

The work consists of the installation of 127 linear feet of curb and gutter, 6,905 square feet of commercial concrete driveway, 24,467 square feet of residential concrete driveway, 143 ADA sidewalk ramps, 114,711 square feet of concrete sidewalk, 493 linear feet of storm sewer, traffic control, erosion control, and all incidental and/or related work as necessary to provide a complete project.

The project involves Henry, Johnson, Morgan, Cooper, Pettis, Park and Grand streets.

This project will also launch the City of Sedalia’s first-ever interactive project map, a digital tool designed to keep residents informed in real time.

The map will show which streets are under construction, when improvements are planned, and how the project is progressing. This tool puts transparency into action,” said GIS Coordinator Madisyn Bridges.

“Residents can see where work is happening, what’s coming next, and how far we've come—all from their phone or computer. It’s not just a map, it’s a way to stay engaged with the progress.”

The sidewalk project is funded in part by a $767,760 Community Revitalization Grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

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The total project cost of $1.53 million is being matched by the City through a combination of funds and in-kind support such as staff time and site prep work.

The project spans more than 50 blocks in North Central Sedalia, many of which have long lacked accessible pedestrian routes.

“These improvements are expected to benefit not only residents who walk daily to schools, churches, and services, but also the neighborhood’s broader revitalization goals,” the City said in a press release.