Winnipeg drivers slow to take up zipper merging

A diagram showing how a zipper merge works. The city is testing out a zipper merge pilot project on northbound Lagimodiere Boulevard (Photo City of Winnipeg).

It appears drivers in Winnipeg aren't zipper merging in droves.

City councillor Matt Allard, who pushed for a pilot project, said he's been told there was little uptake with the idea.

Allard said he'd still like to see the city promote and teach drivers how to zipper merge.

The concept sees drivers using both lanes when one is down to construction, and then taking turns merging once motorists reach the construction zone.

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