Merritt Parkway, Historic parkway in Fairfield County, Connecticut, US.
The Merritt Parkway extends 37 miles through southwestern Connecticut, featuring stone bridges and architectural elements from the 1930s construction period.
The parkway opened in 1938 as one of the first controlled-access roads in the United States, designed to reduce traffic on the Boston Post Road.
Each bridge along the Merritt Parkway displays different architectural designs, incorporating Art Deco and neoclassical elements that reflect the period construction methods.
Commercial vehicles and trucks cannot access the parkway due to height restrictions, while six service plazas provide fuel and rest facilities.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation included the Merritt Parkway on its list of endangered historic places in 2010 to promote preservation efforts.
Location: Connecticut
Inception: 1938
GPS coordinates: 41.15323,-73.40395
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
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