Merritt Parkway
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History
A sign stating Route 15 south to New Haven to the left: It also states Route 15 north is straight ahead.
An entrance sign to the Merrit Parkway with the white-on-green and sawtooth border

The Merritt Parkway is one of the oldest scenic parkways in the United States.[13]
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Connecticut Scenic Drives: Merritt Parkway
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... Built with pride in the 1930s as a "Parkway," Merritt Parkway in Connecticut is more sinuous than modern highways, winding its way through parklike landscaping and under Art Deco bridges. Truck-free, it's an alternative to I-95 through Connecticut to New York City.

Merritt Parkway is one of the only roads listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a distinction usually reserved for buildings or battlefields. Drive Merritt Parkway, and see for yourself why it inspires both reverence and devotion among fans and supporters, many of whom use it daily or live near its winding path through Connecticut's Fairfield County. Built in the 1930s to cope with America's new fascination with the automobile, this byway is enshrined in the hearts of many as an icon of the automobile age and a model of highway planning.
Cultural Qualities of Merritt Parkway

As a scenic byway, Merritt Parkway has won national acclaim. From political leaders to talk show hosts, everyone has something to say about this parkway, and it always has something to do with the beautiful scenery visitors will experience on the prettiest drive in Connecticut. ...

Think you're a Merritt scholar? (2008)
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... When complete, the speed limit on the parkway was 45 mph, not only because of how fast cars then could travel, but because that speed enabled motorists to view the thoughtfully landscaped road and adjoining farmlands.. ...