One would assume that since the merging lane seems empty, you can use it to pass all the stalled traffic up ahead. While it sounds like a foolproof plan, however, the merging lane is made especially ...

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 ...

Summer is long gone, meaning that nearly all of us have returned to our daily freeway commutes, which are often full of clogged construction zones. Want a tip to make the drive go faster? Use the ...

It's every driver's pet peeve. Bright orange barrels and signs emerge into view. A wave of brake lights flash ahead. Before you know it, traffic is slowing down to nearly a halt, and you're officially ...

Traffic merges at East Holly and North Forest streets for construction in Bellingham in 2009. Most states encourage drivers to utilize the “zipper merge” and wait until reaching the cones to merge.

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 ...