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 ...

Nothing attracts more comments about transportation than discussing the zipper merge. Drivers either love it or hate it. However, traffic engineers agree it is the best and safest way to merge in ...

Starting in early April, the New York State Department of Transportation began lane closures on the Interstate 490 bridges over the Erie Canal and Kreag Road. Drivers going through the work zone are ...

A study by the Minnesota Department of Transportation shows that an effective zipper merge can reduce the duration of a ...

Zipper merging reduces backups by up to 50% during lane closures statewide. The method uses both lanes fully and merges vehicles alternately at lane ends. WSDOT urges drivers to plan, maintain speed ...

DURHAM (WTVD) -- NCDOT and North Carolina State researchers are studying the effectiveness of the "zipper merge." The rather unique sign was installed 2 weeks ago where NC 147 meets southbound I-85.

PORTLAND, Ore. — From city streets to state highways, the gripe about merging on the roads is heard often. Oregon and Washington's departments of transportation want drivers to zipper merge to keep ...

A few simple tips can save you time and reduce frustration in heavy traffic and construction zones, whether during your daily commute or a summer vacation drive. Here's a big one: Use the "zipper ...

Picture it: You're driving on the interstate when traffic slows because a lane is closed ahead. You merge over right away and patiently wait, and watch (perhaps with increasing annoyance) while a ...