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Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Monday November 2nd, 2026 :: 03:42 p.m. CST

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Benton Road Closure

TRAFFIC ALERT – MAPLE STREET CLOSURE (BENTON)

The former Franklin County Annex Building at Maple & W Main will be demolished tomorrow. Crews will have the first block of E. Maple Street south of W. Main St shut down during the demolition. 

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Instructions:

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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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