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

Summer is prime time for construction in Washington state. With hundreds of construction projects scheduled across the state this summer, routes are altered on many cross-state trips. These projects ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s construction season in Michigan, which means orange barrels, backups, and bad moods. To help with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Starting in early April, the New York State Department of Transportation will begin lane closures on Interstate 490 at the bridges over the Erie Canal and Kreag Road. The westbound on-ramp at Exit 27 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Summer is prime time for construction in Washington state. With hundreds of construction projects scheduled across the state this ...

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 ...