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West Virginia Tests New Merge Strategy | Charleston News
West Virginia’s DOT is reviving the zipper merge—with a twist—to tackle traffic chaos in construction zones. Past attempts failed because drivers kept merging too early, frustrating out-of-state drivers and causing gridlock. Now, they’re testing a modified approach: announcing the merge then closing both lanes at once to funnel traffic into a single lane before the work zone. Success hinges on getting drivers to cooperate—something the DOT knows is tough, but believes could finally make the zipper merge work. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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