Summer Travel Season Closes with Busy Labor Day Weekend

AUGUST 30, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — Nebraska State Troopers will be ready for busy roadways as the summer travel season comes to a close with Labor Day Weekend.

“This weekend will be busy on Nebraska roads with the start of Husker football, the final weekend of the State Fair, and Labor Day weekend,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As we close out the summer travel season, let’s work together to make this a safe weekend on the roads so that everyone reaches their destinations safely.”

Troopers continue the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which began on August 14 and runs through September 2. So far during the effort, troopers have made 85 arrests for driving under the influence. Troopers have also cited 58 drivers for speeding at over 100 miles per hour.

NSP also reminds motorists of multiple active construction zones on Interstate 80 that have reduced speed limits, lane shifts, and may experience congestion and slower traffic.
-I-80 from Lexington to Overton (mile markers 237-248) is reduced to one lane in each direction, -with head-to-head traffic. The speed limit is 65 miles per hour.
-I-80 from Elm Creek to Odessa (mile markers 252-264) is reduced to one lane in each direction, with head-to-head traffic. The speed limit is 65 miles per hour.
-I-80 from Pleasant Dale to NW 48th St in Lincoln (mile markers 388-395) is reduced to a 65 miles per hour speed limit during construction.
 

Each of those work zones and other potential roadway issues that arise can be found on the 511 Nebraska system. The *55 NSP Highway Helpline is also available 24 hours per day for any motorist in need of assistance on the road.