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 ...

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

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 ...

(WXYZ) — MDOT is trying to ease the busy Michigan construction season with a new merge method. According to WJRT, MDOT says the zipper merge could ease traffic and ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being ...

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 ...

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.

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.

There were more than 3,000 crashes in Wisconsin work zones last year. More than 1,000 people were hurt, and nine people died. Truck driver Patrick Kelm has 15 years experience on the road. He said the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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