Cody Thomas
Nebraska State Patrol
(SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — Scotts Bluff County’s Oregon Trail Days bring thousands of people to celebrate Nebraska’s rich history, tradition, and hometown spirit. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be working to reduce the likelihood of serious crashes around the event.
“Many people from near and far come together for Oregon Trail, so we’ll be working diligently to keep our local residents and visitors safe this weekend,” said Major Jeff Roby, NSP Western Operations Major. “As folks participate in the different events this weekend, we encourage everyone to plan ahead to have a sober driver.”
Oregon Trail Days is marking its 103rd consecutive year in 2024. The events run from today, July 11, through Sunday, July 14, at several locations around Gering.
Troopers will be performing high visibility patrols on roadways throughout Scotts Bluff County as part of the effort. The Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office (NDOT-HSO) has designated Scotts Bluff County as a priority county for 2024. This effort is made possible thanks in part to a grant for $2,160 from NDOT-HSO.