The Sedalia City Council announced it was awarded a $1 million grant to be used for the Katy Trail Connection Project during its special-session meeting on Monday, October 22.
According to a news release, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks and its’ Recreational Trails Program (RTP) awarded the grant which will fund the construction of a new section of the Katy Trail coming from Boonville Road to the Katy Depot located at 600 East 3rd Street. This project will move thousands of walkers and bicyclists from the county and city streets onto a dedicated trail through the northeastern part of Sedalia.
The two phases of the Katy Trail Connection Project will complete Katy Trail State Park and close the trail gap in Sedalia. This will result in increased safety for trail patrons and vehicles traveling in the area.
The City of Sedalia will be given the grant money after the completion of the project since the RTP grant is a reimbursement grant. Construction of the trail is expected to begin in the spring and is scheduled for completion by next summer.
For questions, please call the Sedalia Public Works Department at (660) 827-3000, ext. 1166.