The Zipper law is one that requires quite a bit of education and cooperation among drivers. Here's what it means and why it ...

Poor merging habits are a common frustration on the roads, but experts say using a simple “zipper merge” technique can keep ...

You are driving down the highway, music playing, when you suddenly see the dreaded orange signs flashing ahead. One lane is closing in a mile, and traffic is already ...

The Washington State Department of Transportation has hundreds of construction projects in the works. Cities and counties across Washington state are also planning roadwork projects over the spring ...

While some drivers may see it as unfair, zipper merging is the most efficient way through many of Milwaukee's road construction chokepoints, state transportation officials say. The Wisconsin ...

Zipper merges encourage drivers to use both lanes and merge at a designated point, improving traffic flow and reducing crashes. Early merging can lead to aggressive driving, speed fluctuations and ...

PLACE FOR A WHILE. DRIVERS HAVE SOME TROUBLE NAVIGATING. IT’S VERY CONFUSING. CONSTRUCTION ZONE, BUT THERE ARE A TON OF SPOTS AROUND OMAHA THAT LOOK JUST LIKE THIS. AND CONSTRUCTION ZONES ARE ONE SPOT ...

Nearly 10 years ago, something new — the “zipper merge” — was discussed in a Did You Know article. Over the summer, NYS DOT has implemented a zipper merge on I-490 in Rochester, where new bridges are ...

Nearly 10 years ago, something new — the “zipper merge” — was discussed in a “Safety on the Roads” column. Over the summer, the state Department of Transportation has implemented a zipper merge on ...

That’s the message from Colorado State Patrol when it comes to approaching lane closures in construction zones or in heavy traffic. “The ‘zipper merge,’ isn’t just courteous, it helps in keeping ...

We've all been there. You're driving down a highway before coming across signs informing you of an upcoming work zone and that one lane will be closing soon. There are two schools of thought on what ...