Volleyball Day in Nebraska Visitors Should Be On Defense

Aug. 28, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), in partnership

with the Nebraska State Patrol and City of Lincoln, advises Nebraska volleyball fans traveling to Lincoln

for the upcoming Volleyball Day on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, to use defensive driving to safely get to

Memorial Stadium.

A large increase in traffic in and around Lincoln and on Interstate 80 (I-80) can lead to sudden

slowdowns and congestion on the roads. Additionally, road construction means lane closures –

so paying attention is extra important to safely navigate crowded streets and increased pedestrian

activity.

The I-80 exits at I-180/Downtown can become very congested before, during and after events at

Memorial Stadium. Visitors are encouraged to use other routes into Lincoln if at all possible. If your

drive to Memorial Stadium includes using I-80, please use NDOT’s recommended routes, including:

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.

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For drivers arriving in Lincoln from the east: Take Exit 401 to south Interstate 180 (I-180) into downtown

Lincoln.

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The City of Lincoln has provided the following guidance for travel into Lincoln.

Downtown Construction: North 10th street from “Q” to “R” streets will have one lane closed due

to building construction.

Downtown Traffic Notes:
- Stadium Drive west of the stadium will be closed to all vehicle traffic. Passenger drop-off

and pick-up will not be allowed in front of the Stadium before or after the game. Fans

can be dropped off and picked up at 10th and Charleston streets and 12th and “R”

streets.

Entrance to the Haymarket from Ninth Street via “R”, “Q” and “P” streets is prohibited

2-1/2 hours prior to the game. Drivers are encouraged to use “N” Street to access the

Haymarket and Railyard.

“Q” Street from 11th to 10th streets and 10th Street from “Q” to “T” streets will be closed

for about one hour after the game and concert ends.

Drivers should avoid Exit 409 both before and after the event. After the event, 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. Spending some extra time in Lincoln may allow traffic to

clear.

Within Lincoln, there are several active City of Lincoln construction projects. More information can be

found at the City of Lincoln’s street closures map. Fans are reminded that the University of Nebraska

has implemented a clear bag policy to enter Memorial Stadium. For more information, visit huskers.com/operations.

Drivers are encouraged to be patient, allow extra time to get to their destinations, plan ahead, and

check www.511.nebraska.gov for real time traffic information. Stay safe – buckle up, phone down,

avoid distraction and adjust your speed and following distance if you encounter a slowdown. If drivers

are in a crash during gameday traffic, move both vehicles to the shoulder, if possible, before reporting

the incident.