We are once again asking you to remember that zipper merging is a good thing. 🙃 A #zippermerge is when a lane is closed in a construction zone and drivers use both lanes of traffic until reaching the designated merge area, then drivers alternate using the open lane in a “zipper” fashion. No, it's not impolite, it's actually the nicest thing you can do to reduce traffic for ALL drivers. Pass this on to someone who needs the reminder. Nebraska Department of Transportation explained it best in thi

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USE THE ZIPPER MERGE: We’ll set the scene for you: you’re driving down the highway in the left lane, and you see a “left lane closed ahead” sign. What do you do? A. Immediately change lanes B. Stay in your lane until the merge point and take turns merging You might be tempted to choose “A”, but “B” is the best way to reduce backups and use all lanes available before a lane closure. While zipper merging can feel selfish, it’s been proven to reduce traffic congestion. Learn more about the benefits