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:
o 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.
o 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.
o “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.
