Odessa Selects Contractor for Downtown Sidewalk Upgrades

The $3.7 million project aims to make sidewalks ADA-compliant and move utility lines underground.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Odessa Board of Aldermen has awarded a contract to KAT Excavation to begin work on the city's $3.7 million Downtown Sidewalk Infrastructure Project. The project will make numerous sidewalks in downtown Odessa ADA-compliant and move overhead electrical infrastructure underground.

Why it matters

Upgrading the downtown sidewalks and infrastructure is a key priority for Odessa as it looks to revitalize its city center and make it more accessible and appealing for residents and visitors. The project will improve pedestrian safety and mobility while also modernizing the area's utilities.

The details

The contract with KAT Excavation will kick off construction on the project this spring. City Administrator Shawna Davis says the work will include making sidewalks ADA-compliant and moving overhead electrical lines underground. City staff will meet with the contractor in the coming weeks to finalize the project timeline.

  • The Board of Aldermen executed the contract with KAT Excavation on February 12, 2026.
  • Construction on the $3.7 million project is expected to begin this spring.

The players

Odessa Board of Aldermen

The governing body of the city of Odessa, Missouri that awarded the contract for the downtown sidewalk project.

KAT Excavation

The construction company selected to carry out the $3.7 million Downtown Sidewalk Infrastructure Project in Odessa.

Shawna Davis

The City Administrator of Odessa who says the project will make sidewalks ADA-compliant and move utility lines underground.

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What they’re saying

“The project includes making numerous sidewalks in Downtown Odessa ADA compliant.”

— Shawna Davis, City Administrator (kmmo.com)

“Overhead electrical infrastructure will also be moved underneath the sidewalks.”

— Shawna Davis, City Administrator (kmmo.com)

What’s next

City staff plan to meet with KAT Excavation over the next few weeks to establish a timeline for the project, with work expected to begin this spring.

The takeaway

Odessa's investment in upgrading its downtown sidewalks and infrastructure demonstrates the city's commitment to improving accessibility, modernizing utilities, and revitalizing its city center to better serve residents and attract visitors.