Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be conducting high visibility enforcement efforts in conjunction with the Boys State Basketball Championships March 11-13 in Lincoln.

Beginning Thursday, March 11 and continuing through Saturday, March 13, troopers with Headquarters Troop-Lincoln and Troop A-Omaha will focus on high traffic areas in an effort to reduce crashes. A $7,800 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS) will help pay for the special enforcement efforts.

High visibility patrols during the 2009 Boys Basketball Championships resulted in 300 speeding citations and warnings.

Motorists are reminded to obey the posted speed limit, always wear their seat belt, never drive impaired and to allow plenty of time to reach their destination. Several construction projects are underway on Nebraska roadways. I-80 widening projects between Omaha and Lincoln continue. Drivers are urged to obey the posted speed limits and use caution in construction zones.