"One thing that really helps with traffic control is if people will do what's called zipper merging," said Buffat. "It's in our inclination when we see the lanes closed ahead, we want to move over as ...

Drivers should prepare for I-490 lane closures and Exit 27 ramp shutdown. Learn safe zipper merge tips and avoid construction delays.

Saturday's brief news conference offered the clearest insight into the cause of the crash that injured almost 20 people.

No city is a stranger to traffic congestion, but in many cases, it becomes more than an inconvenience. Many places that experience high traffic congestion also frequently witness car accidents.

This forces cars to merge to one lane. I have encountered this many times, and I can’t imagine what is the logic behind it.

This forces cars to merge to one lane. I have encountered this many times, and I can’t imagine what is the logic behind it. Sometimes, the northbound traffic backs up all of the way to Magic Way.