Photo: Nebraska Department of Transportation
(Lincoln, NE) -- The Nebraska Department of Transportation is offering up some tips for Husker football fans traveling to Lincoln for the upcoming spring game.
The NDOT says a large increase in traffic in and around Lincoln and on I-80 can lead to sudden slowdowns and congestion on the roads. NDOT says the I-80 exits at I-180/Downtown can become very congested before, during and after Husker football events. Visitors are encouraged to use other routes into Lincoln if at all possible. If your drive to Memorial stadium includes using I-80, the NDOT recommends the following routes:
- For drivers arriving in Lincoln on I-80 from the west: Take Exit 397 (south U.S. Highway 77 (US-77)) to Rosa Parks Way into downtown Lincoln.
- For drivers arriving in Lincoln from the east: Take Exit 401 to south Interstate 180 (I-180) into downtown Lincoln.
The NDOT says drivers should avoid Exit 409 both before and after the game. After the game, Exit 409 between Lincoln and Waverly may be closed due to safety concerns as heavy interstate traffic builds. This may significantly increase traffic on US-6 and cause slowdowns. Leaving downtown Lincoln immediately after the game can put you in heavy traffic. The NDOT says spending some extra time in Lincoln may allow traffic to clear.