zipper merge
The "zipper merge" is a traffic merging technique designed to optimize road space and minimize congestion by alternating vehicles at the point of lane closure.
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Definition
B2Traffic Management
(technical)A method where drivers use both lanes until the lane closure point and then take turns merging into the remaining lane.
Example
- The traffic authorities recommend using the zipper merge to reduce congestion during road construction.
- Drivers executed a perfect zipper merge, which kept the traffic flowing smoothly.
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