Abstract
This study examined the feasibility of improving traffic flow on urban highways using AD/ADAS and connected systems. The focus was on congested merging areas with the aim of maintaining the speed immediately after merging. The effectiveness of lane-based vehicle relocation and speed control measures was evaluated to achieve this goal. This study also considered realistic specifications for connected systems, considering constraints such as cost limitations. The feasibility of improving traffic flows through strategies such as lane utilization management and speed control was investigated and potential new challenges were identified.