Sedalia Contractor to Fix Incorrect Wayfinding Signs

City officials say replacement signs will be produced for errors found in new downtown signage.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:50pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic wayfinding sign repeated in a tight grid pattern, utilizing flat, vibrant neon colors and heavy black outlines to transform the everyday municipal object into modern pop art.Sedalia's new wayfinding signs, though well-intentioned, have been plagued by errors that will require the contractor to produce replacement signage.Sedalia Today

The city of Sedalia, Missouri has discovered several errors in the new wayfinding signs installed around downtown, with incorrect directions to local landmarks like Crown Hill Cemetery. The contractor responsible for installing the signs, Yonker Contracting, will now produce replacement signs to fix the issues.

Why it matters

Clear and accurate wayfinding signage is crucial for helping visitors and residents navigate a city's key attractions and landmarks. The errors in Sedalia's new signs could lead to confusion and frustration for those trying to find their way around the downtown area.

The details

One of the erroneous signs appeared at the corner of Third and Ohio in Downtown Sedalia, directing visitors to go west on Third to Crown Hill Cemetery when the cemetery is actually east of Ohio and north of the railroad tracks. City administrator Matthew Wirt says other errors were discovered shortly after the initial installation of the signs last week.

  • The new wayfinding signs were installed in Sedalia during the first week of April 2026.
  • The errors in the signs were discovered shortly after their installation last week.

The players

Yonker Contracting

The contractor awarded the bid to install the new double-sided wayfinding signs in Sedalia.

Matthew Wirt

The city administrator of Sedalia who explained the errors found in the new signs and the plan to replace them.

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What they’re saying

“The wayfinding signs were funded in part by a $60,000 grant from the Missouri Division of Tourism.”

— Matthew Wirt, City Administrator

What’s next

Yonker Contracting will now produce replacement signs to fix the errors found in the initial installation of the new wayfinding signage around downtown Sedalia.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of thorough planning and testing when implementing new municipal wayfinding systems, to ensure the signs provide clear and accurate directions for both residents and visitors.