Zipper Merging 101

Zipper merge, what in the world? Please, indulge in learning: for the sake of us all. As the construction on Colfax, in Denver, grows so does the confusion on navigating it–evidently. After countless mornings of frustration the realization came, many, and I mean many, are simply ignorant to the functions of our roads–in this scenario ignorance will never be bliss.

On Josephine St and Colfax, this 8th wonder of the world lies. Despite the numerous signs literally instructing you on what to do, you may be lost like a kite on a windy day, don't worry; you're definitely not alone. The instructions are very simple, so simple in fact, there's merely one. Stay in your lane until the merge point THEN, and only then, alternate one-by-one. C’mon people, it is not that difficult (as an unlicensed individual with a very distressed mother on this matter.)

I am begging you, stop trying to merge early. It’s literally slowing us all down. Place your faith in the bright orange signs screaming at you what to do and, most importantly, yourself—you can do this, you know: you can do this. In all seriousness, since the 2010s zipper merges have become increasingly popular as a way to manage traffic strategically in the case of