Many drivers, when they see a “lane closed ahead” sign, move over right away ... encourage drivers to late merge, or zipper merge, when traffic is heavy. Utah has even made it the law.

This new configuration at the merge will be permanent ... and pay attention to all traffic signs. Please be patient with other drivers, who may slow down as they enter a new traffic configuration.

NEW ORLEANS — An accident on I-10 eastbound near the I-610 merge caused traffic delays Wednesday morning, according to Total Traffic New Orleans. All lanes reopened around 7:36 a.m. after only ...