Nebraska DOT: Football Traffic Saturday To Be Heavier Than Normal

 

(Undated) -- The Nebraska Department of Transportation is expecting higher-than-normal traffic on the roads this Saturday, for the Nebraska football game in Lincoln. Drivers are reminded to designate a sober driver or find a sober ride if their gameday festivities includes consuming alcohol. The Huskers host Rutgers, kickoff is at 3 p.m.

 

Travelers need to be aware that construction is active for the following areas:

• I-80 from the Pleasant Dale interchange (MM 388) to NW 48th Street interchange (MM 395) in Lincoln.

The speed limit is 65 miles per hour in this construction zone.

• Hwy 77 and Hwy 109 Junction near Wahoo. This is a one lane, head-to-head traffic pattern with a

reduced speed limit.

• I-80 from the Elm Creek interchange (MM 252) to the Odessa interchange (MM 264). This is a one lane,

head-to-head traffic pattern with a 65 miles per hour speed limit, zipper merge when necessary.

• I-80 from the Lexington interchange (MM 237) to the Overton interchange (MM 248). This is reduced to

one lane, each direction, with a 65 miles per hour speed limit, zipper merge when necessary.

The NDOT also says drivers on Interstate 180 (I-180) will need to use caution near Memorial Stadium, I-180 will have lane restrictions to

accommodate pedestrian traffic due to hotel construction in downtown Lincoln.

 

For more information about construction projects and lane closures, check 511 Nebraska and the Lincoln

Transportation and Utilities website, Facebook or X. For gameday information, visit the Husker’s website.

 

When coming to the game:

 

• Drivers arriving in Lincoln on I-80 from the west should take Exit 397 (south U.S. Highway 77 (US-77) to

Rosa Parks Way into downtown Lincoln.

• Drivers arriving in Lincoln on I-80 from the east should take Exit 401 to south Interstate 180 (I-180) into

downtown Lincoln.

When leaving the game:

 

• When leaving the game, drivers should avoid Exit 409 between Lincoln and Waverly as it 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. Spending some extra time in town may allow traffic to ease up and provide a smoother ride home.