From everyday questions to more complex problems, we’re asking the experts to lend us a hand. Throughout the series "Professional Help," we’ll hear some direct advice, for us not-so-direct Minnesotans ...

Why are so many drivers slow to pick up and use the zipper merge? I have reported for years about the lack of general merging etiquette in the Pacific Northwest and how it contributes to our terrible ...

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 ...

See a "lane closed ahead" sign coming up? Your instinct might be to immediately and politely switch over to the open lane. You might look over in annoyance at the car zooming past in the ...

DURHAM (WTVD) -- NCDOT and North Carolina State researchers are studying the effectiveness of the "zipper merge." The rather unique sign was installed 2 weeks ago where NC 147 meets southbound I-85.

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.

COLORADO, USA — Zipper merging needs better signage so badly that the Federal Highway Administration commissioned a study to determine if specific signage would get more drivers to zipper merge and ...

Question: I read your recent article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of people don’t know what it is or can’t figure it out. Thank you.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...