The Katy Trail State Park Connector in Sedalia is now complete - plugging the largest existing gap in the Katy Trail | KMMO

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On Thursday, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks and the City of Sedalia celebrated the completion of the Katy Trail connector that closes the gap of approximately three miles of Katy Trail State Park through Sedalia.

The $2.1 million infrastructure project connects the Katy Trail from Griessen Road to the Katy Trail Depot. The connector replaces the 3.25-mile street route taken by Katy Trail users since 2001 when the trail opened in Sedalia.

“This connection project is a true representation of what can be accomplished through partnerships,” said Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Carol Comer. “The City of Sedalia, Katy Trail Sedalia Inc. and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources have worked together on the project design, financing and construction.”

The project has two sections. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources constructed the first 1.5-mile section from Griessen Road to Boonville Road on department-owned land. The second section of the project is approximately 1.5 miles of newly constructed trail that connects Boonville Road to the Katy Trail depot in Sedalia.

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The Katy Trail State Park Connector in Sedalia is now complete - plugging the largest existing gap in the Katy Trail | KMMO

MoBikeFed comment: The Sedalia Connector is now complete, with the Grand Opening held in May 2021. This project was the culmination of over 20 years work by local community citizens, who built support and collected land for the trail in a piecemeal fashion over decades. It started with a few passionate citizens and trail lovers, and ended with huge support from the city, county, State Parks, DNR, and Missouri state officials all the way up to Governor Parson.

Congratulations and thanks to everyone involved in this important project.