PERINTON, N.Y. – If you’ve ever been jammed up in traffic trying to merge, this report is for you. Experts say a method called the “zipper merge” helps traffic flow smoothly. Well, when it’s done ...

The zipper merge: a technique meant to help traffic flow seamlessly when the road is reduced to a single lane, yet in ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As Michigan gears up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, officials reminding drivers of the use of the “zipper merge” to help manage traffic flow through construction zones. With an ...

With construction underway on Michigan roads, it's a certainty you'll need to merge down to one lane at some point: State officials are urging drivers to "zipper" merge, a method to navigate congested ...

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

California drivers are well accustomed to rush-hour standstills and stop-and-go congestion. Why, then, isn't the zipper merge utilized as a traffic tool to speed things up? Zipper merging means ...

Few road scenarios trigger faster anger than a lane closure on a busy highway. Orange signs appear, cones march toward the horizon, and drivers immediately start sorting themselves into the righteous ...

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The zipper merge can be an effective method to manage traffic in congested construction zones. The Michigan Department of Transportation rolls out road signs to notify drivers where it is in place.