Merritt Parkway - Fairfield County CT
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nomadwillie
N 41° 08.241 W 073° 26.753
18T E 630434 N 4555168
Also knowns as Connecticut State Highway Route 15. One of the few parkways in the US designated as a National Historic Place. It is especially known for its unique overpasses.
Waymark Code: WMC3CN
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2011
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While we have traveled the Merrit Parkway many times, this time I decided to snap some pictures of the bridges and road along the way on our motorcycle. This is a delightful way to travel the 37 miles from Stratford to Greenwich, CT. Sure beats I95 to the south or I84 to the north. While I would not expect ones travels to be slowed by taking the Merritt, at least you will smile as you drive in either direction. Each of the original overpasses are unique, designed by George L. Dunkelberger, reflecting the Art Deco, Moderne and neo-classical styling. This is a 2 lane highway in either direction and generally it is not possible to pull over to take close ups of the details of the bridges. The NPS Focus site has some great photos of the bridge details.
The Merritt Parkway is a historic limited-access parkway in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The parkway is known for its scenic layout, its uniquely styled signage, and the architecturally elaborate overpasses along the route. It is designated as a National Scenic Byway and is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Signed as part of Route 15, it runs from the New York state line in Greenwich, where it serves as the continuation of the Hutchinson River Parkway, to the Housatonic River in Stratford, where the Wilbur Cross Parkway begins. On May 19, 2010, the parkway was named one of America's Most Endangered Historic Places in 2010
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