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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — There’s a bit of a learning curve when it comes to zipper merging in Sioux Falls. The city launched its campaign Wednesday, urging drivers to take turns merging into a single ...

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 ...

AAA and the Nebraska Department of Transportation say the zipper merge is a safer and quicker way to get through work zones ...

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 ...

DENVER — When you hear someone say, “Zip It,” it is usually the end of a conversation. When Next with Kyle Clark first said the words “Zip It, Colorado,” it was the start of something that resonated ...

We noticed on Facebook, that Zipper Merging is a hot topic with drivers. But we also noticed that many people are confused. So, we asked CDOT: According to them, here's what zipper merging is: "When ...