Answer: The “Late Merge — Zipper Merge” is a driving strategy that requires drivers to change their mindset about merging.

Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol answers your questions about highway and driving rules and safety.

OK, now let’s talk about the zipper merge. Many drivers, when they see a “lane closed ahead” sign, move over right away, doing the long-established early merge. But just because we’ve been ...

I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of ...

Question: I read your recent article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge?

Question: I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like ...

Early merging leads to longer backups, more crashes and road rage incidents. Zipper Merge Procedure • When you see the “lane ...

Heading out on Minnesota road trips this summer? Learn this technique from the State Patrol to reduce traffic congestion and ...

allowing traffic to move more fluidly and preventing aggressive merging. Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, when traffic is expected to increase, drivers should use the technique. “A lot of people ...