Requires DOT to study use of zipper merge method on State roadways.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a year-long study on the "zipper merge" traffic method - where drivers use both lanes until a merge point, then alternate yielding - during road construction that closes lanes. The study must review existing research, evaluate benefits for reducing congestion and improving safety, analyze accident impacts, and identify needed infrastructure changes. DOT must submit a final report to the Governor and Legislature within six months of completing the study. If the study supports implementation, DOT would then develop a plan for using the method on affected roadways. The bill directly affects DOT's planning process and could influence future traffic management practices during construction.