Sedalia Unveils Designs to Improve 32nd Street Intersection

Over 100 residents attended an open house to provide feedback on 4 potential redesign concepts.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The City of Sedalia, along with engineers and representatives from the Missouri Department of Transportation, presented four potential designs to improve the intersection of South Limit and 32nd Street at an open house on March 5. Residents were able to provide input, and the city is accepting additional feedback through March 15 before finalizing the design and construction timeline.

Why it matters

This intersection has been a source of concern for the community, with issues around traffic flow and safety. The city is proactively seeking public input to ensure the final redesign meets the needs of Sedalia residents and improves this key intersection.

The details

The four design concepts presented at the open house aim to address traffic congestion and improve safety at the intersection. Potential changes include adding turn lanes, adjusting signal timing, and modifying the layout of the intersection. City administrator Matthew Wirt noted that the final design and construction timeline will depend on the feedback received from the public.

  • The open house was held on March 5, 2026.
  • The public feedback period is open until March 15, 2026.

The players

Matthew Wirt

City administrator for Sedalia, Missouri.

Missouri Department of Transportation

State transportation agency collaborating with the City of Sedalia on the intersection redesign project.

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What they’re saying

“The project is still in the design and feedback stage, with construction several months away.”

— Matthew Wirt, City administrator (kmmo.com)

What’s next

The city will review the public feedback received by March 15 and finalize the design for the intersection redesign project. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months, with the exact timeline dependent on the final design.

The takeaway

This intersection redesign project demonstrates Sedalia's commitment to addressing community concerns and involving residents in the decision-making process. The city's proactive approach to gathering public input will help ensure the final design meets the needs of the local community.