Evergy has notified the City of Sedalia that beginning at 11 p.m. on Monday, May 8 through 5 a.m., Tuesday, May 9, South State Fair Boulevard northbound will be closed between West 4th St. and West 3rd Street.

This includes the intersection of State Fair Blvd. and W. 3rd St. to the east to allow for utility work in the area.

A significant number of utility workers, vehicles and equipment will be working in and along the roadway resulting in the need for road closure.

Travelers will need to plan on using an alternate route during this period as State Fair Blvd., and West 3rd Street will be closed.

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If a resident knows in advance, they will need to leave their home between the hours of 11 p.m., Monday, May 8, and 5 a.m., Tuesday, May 9, they are encouraged to park along a nearby side street.

The Evergy crew working in the area will assist them with exiting the work zone during the hours between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Monday, May 8. This work is weather and equipment dependent and as such may be affected by inclement weather or equipment breakdowns.

The City apologized for any inconvenience the work may cause as Evergy works to improve the electric infrastructure within our community.

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