Amazon announced its plan to open four new facilities in Missouri, including in Sedalia, by the end of this year.

In a news release on Friday, Amazon said the company will open a 63,000-square-foot delivery station in Sedalia in late fall. The facility will be located at 5105 W. Main St.

Delivery stations fulfill the last step of Amazon’s order process and help speed up deliveries, according to the news release.

Amazon is also opening new delivery stations in Scott City, Brookfield and Maryville, according to the news release.

The company said these new developments in Missouri will improve delivery speed for customers, boost local economic growth and are expected to create more than 150 jobs.

"Amazon’s continued investment in Missouri underscores the strength of our state’s workforce

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