Nebraska Department of Transporation
May 20, 2024 (Omaha, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is pitching suggested routes and traffic reminders for visiting baseball fans and local area commuters during the 2024 Big Ten Baseball Tournament presented by IFS.AI in Omaha this week.
This year’s tournament starts tomorrow, May 21, and runs through May 26. It is expected to draw attendees from all over the country. Throughout the tournament, significant event traffic is anticipated near Charles Schwab Field Omaha in north downtown. Please be patient and cautious when heading to and from the event.
The Omaha Police Department, in partnership with NDOT and the City of Omaha, will be present to direct motorists to take the following recommended routes to the game:
• For drivers arriving in Omaha on I-80 from the west: Travel Interstate 80 (I-80) eastbound to I-480 northbound, exiting on Leavenworth Street (Exit 1B) or Harney Street (Exit 2A), then use city streets to navigate to parking options near Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
• For drivers arriving in Omaha from the east: Travel I-80 westbound and exit on 13th Street (Exit 454), then use city streets to navigate to parking options near Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
After each game, exiting traffic will be directed to 13th Street or Cuming Street to alleviate congestion and create a smoother departure for all.