Saturday will be a busy day for Husker fans
with two big games in Lincoln. The Nebraska State Patrol urges fans to be safe
throughout both the Husker football and volleyball games Saturday.
“Gameday means thousands of extra vehicles in and around Lincoln,” said Colonel John
Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “With a double-header for
Husker football and Husker volleyball, traffic will be heavier throughout the entire
day. Fans should be patient, watch for pedestrians, and make sure you have a sober
driver.”
On this busy gameday in Lincoln, troopers will be on patrol in the surrounding area
and partnering with local agencies in many aspects of gameday operations. Troopers
team up with the Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, UNL
Police Department, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation to keep fans safe
as they travel to and from the games, as well as in and around Memorial Stadium.
Troopers on patrol will be working to maintain safe travel on area roadways, with
assistance from troopers in the NSP AirWing. Troopers will also escort the Husker
football team from the team hotel to the stadium prior to the game and escort Coach
Rhule on the field. Fans can hear radio traffic reports from Trooper Brett before
and after the game on the Huskers Radio Network broadcasts.
“With a mid-afternoon football game and an evening volleyball match, there will be
some overlap of traffic leaving the area after the football game and new traffic
arriving before the volleyball match,” said Colonel Bolduc. “It’s critical for all
fans to be mindful of pedestrian traffic and avoid distractions while driving.”
Anyone who observes a reckless driver or anyone in need of non-emergency roadside
assistance can call *55 to reach the Nebraska State Patrol Highway Helpline. NSP’s
portion of this effort is made possible thanks in part to grant funding from the
Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.