Zipper merging may feel wrong by Midwestern etiquette standards, but that doesn't mean it's not the right move.

Westbound Mexico Road in St. Peters will have lane closures for construction from Aug. 12-14; officials advise zipper merging ...

Merging late might feel rude, but it's actually the right move. Here's how the zipper merge works and why it helps traffic flow.

Construction on I-490, a $60 million project, is progressing as the New York State DOT replaces bridges over Kreag Road and the Erie Canal. The project, which began ...

Crews have completed repairs and updates to the southbound bridge decks on Highway 169 through Princeton, marking the project ...

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The world’s largest zipper manufacturer has spent decades mastering the global supply chain. Now it has to weather the Trump-tariff era.

Some people zipper while others merge way before the lane ends. According to officials, though, it is most effective when all drivers cooperate with the zipper merge safely.

Waiting to merge until the last possible moment can be seen as cutting in line, but it’s actually the best method for maintaining traffic.

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Learn how the zipper merge technique can help Texas drivers avoid delays and cut down on I-10 congestion.