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Franklin County commissioners approve closing one end of Sewell Road

The board voted to close either the Highway 59 or South Fairview end of Sewell Road and turn it into a dead end, pending word from the Board of Education and the state.

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The story

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners first took up Sewell Road on January 27, when members discussed making the road a dead end with a turn around.

SourcesJanuary 27, 2026, Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting Agenda. AgendaJanuary 27, 2026, Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting Agenda. Minutes

The matter returned to the board's agenda on February 2. Commissioners voted 5-0 to close either the Highway 59 end or the South Fairview end of Sewell Road, pending communication with the Board of Education and the State.

SourcesFebruary 02, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. AgendaFebruary 02, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes

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Approved
confirmed

Sewell Road dead-end / cul-de-sac closure

made a motion to close either Highway 59 end or South Fairview end pending communication with the Board of Education and the State.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Sewell Road dead-end matter

b. Sewell Road – Dead End

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Sewell Road dead end

d. Sewell Road – Dead End

Discussed
discussed

Sewell Road dead-end conversion with turn around

Mr. Harris and the board discussed making this road a dead end with a turn around.

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