As we approach our version of the Big Dig, I have one plea to all local drivers. Go to the merge point when a lane is closed. The most efficient, and correct, way to move traffic is through the zipper ...

DETROIT – What’s the right way to merge in traffic? Local 4′s Jason Colthorp has the answer. In 2019 he took to social media to point out the flawed way of merging while approaching construction by ...

Traffic merges at East Holly and North Forest streets for construction in Bellingham in 2009. Most states encourage drivers to utilize the “zipper merge” and wait until reaching the cones to merge.

All drivers deal with traffic congestion at some point, but one Tulsa driver wants to help people better understand how to merge so traffic runs smoother for everyone. “We’re doing the zipper merge.

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Isn’t it obnoxious when a driver waits until the very last second to merge? According to a number of states’ traffic laws, it’s actually the best strategy. While the commonly-named ...

Merging on Interstate 10, particularly amid this road construction, can seem troublesome. And the right way to do so seems up for debate. Bridge City City Manager Bart Bartkowiak, who previously was ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s construction season in Michigan, which means orange barrels, backups, and bad moods. To help with traffic jams, Michigan law enforcement is reminding drivers to use the ...

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 ...