- Monday April 20th, 2026 :: 06:32 p.m. CDT
I-57 Closure
Please be reminded that IDOT plans to close I-57 from 7:00 PM today, April 20th until 07:00 AM tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21st to set the bridge beams on the Stiritz Road overpass in Williamson County.
The planed detour route is to exit all northbound traffic at Exit 59 (Johnston City) and push east to IL-37. All southbound traffic will be exited at Exit 65 (West Frankfort) and pushed east to IL-37.
Be mindful of the increased traffic presence and avoid the area if possible.
Instructions:
Please avoid the area. 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 OEMCALERT followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- 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:
- Vehicle Accident
