- Monday September 22nd, 2025 :: 02:15 p.m. CDT
Alert
Traffic Alert - Railroad Crossings
Traffic Alert - Railroad Crossings 
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office would like to make motorist aware that the following railroad crossings are closed or will be closed for repairs.
- Church Street Crossing / North of Orchard Street in Zeigler - Closed (Will be opening 09-23-2025)
- River Rd. Crossing / South of E. 3rd Street Royalton - Closed (Will be opening 09-23-2025)
- Pump Station Lane Crossing Royalton - Closed (Will be opening 09-23-2025)
- Yellowbanks Road Crossing - Currently Open / Tuesday 09-23-2025 Will be closing at 7 a.m. and will be open at 3 p.m.
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP FCEMAALERT 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:
- Travel Warning