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Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Monday August 31st, 2026 :: 01:11 p.m. CDT

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Benton Road Advisory

TRAFFIC ALERT

Summer road program of oil and chip will begin tomorrow, September 1, 2026.  Work will begin on Frisco Street to Bailey Lane and Bailey Lane to Joplin Street.  Please do not park vehicles in these roadways during the project.

Instructions:

Avoid the area.

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

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Public and private transportation
Event:
Road Closure

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