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Gov. Pillen Announces Routes to Expedite Husker Game Travel
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has directed the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) to modify routes that will allow for expedited travel into downtown Lincoln for Saturday’s Husker football game. Working in conjunction with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), NDOT is adjusting roadway access to help motorists contend with ongoing construction projects.
Recommended routes include:
From Omaha (northeast):
- I-80 to Exit 409 for Waverly/US-6 and follow US-6 west to Cornhusker Highway.
- I-80 to Exit 405 to 56th Street.
- I-80 to Exit 403 at 27th Street to Salt Creek Roadway.
- If you miss the recommended exits above, take I-80 to the I-180 Exit 401 to southbound I-180 into downtown Lincoln.
From US-34 West:
- NW 48th Street South to I-80 or US-6. From NW 48th Street, travel east on US-6 into downtown. From I-80 at NW 48th Street, travel East to Exit 399 to take Cornhusker Highway east, to I-180 south into downtown.
- W Fletcher Ave to NW 1st Street. Travel East on NW 1st that turns into Superior Street, to I-180 south into downtown Lincoln.
- Traffic that misses those recommended turns will be routed back to westbound I-80 at the 401 interchange to utilize Exit 399 or Exit 397.
While these modifications should help expedite travel, fans are still advised to give themselves ample time to make the drive into Lincoln.
NSP is reminding fans of the support it provides to help with traffic flow, including the use of trooper pilots, who can relay information to troopers on the ground. Fans can also hear live traffic reports from Trooper Brett before and after the game on Huskers Radio Network stations.
Increased traffic and pedestrian activity should be expected as kickoff approaches. Motorists should remain alert, follow posted signs and traffic control, watch for pedestrians and avoid distractions.
Drivers can use the Nebraska 511 app or check the Nebraska 511 website to view real-time traffic updates, active work zones, live traffic camera feeds, and road conditions across state highways.
