“Traffic Alert: I-57 - 71 MM (Benton)” from Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications : Nixle

Saturday December 20th, 2025 :: 11:17 a.m. CST

Alert

Traffic Alert: I-57 - 71 MM (Benton)

Traffic Alert: I-57 at the 71 MM (Benton) SB. Traffic crash reported. Emergency services responding. Use alternate routes of travel.

Use alternate routes.

Address/Location
Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
401 E Park St
Benton, IL 62812

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-439-4362

TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP FCEMAALERT followed by your message, to 888777

Severity:: Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:: Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:: Public and private transportation
Event:: Travel Warning