Merritt Parkway Conservancy
PO Box 17072
Stamford, CT 06907
203.661.3255
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CT DOT recently changed the Merritt Parkway’s exit numbers to a new, mile-based system. The new exit numbers will correspond to the actual mileage from the New York state line. For example, the exit formerly known as Exit 28 in Greenwich is now Exit 3. You will see “OLD EXIT” signs with a green background at key locations for at least two years to help drivers adjust.
The exhibition, The Merritt: Masterwork of Design and Planning, opens in New Canaan Library’s Lightburn Gallery on April 1st, 2026 to honor America 250. The show also marks the 25th anniversary of the Merritt Parkway Conservancy, which has been working in partnership with the CT Department of Transportation to protect, revitalize, and steward Connecticut’s iconic landmark for the enjoyment of future generations. The Merritt Parkway, one of 20th-century America’s most significant achievements in public architecture, planning, engineering, and landscape design, was conceived and built during the heyday of American motoring. The exhibition highlights the significance of the roadway’s complex design and remarkable ingenuity—from its artistry and cultural context, to its ecological and industrial innovation—that led to its listing on the National Register for Historic Places and status as a National Scenic Byway.
Arianne will discuss the importance of the Merritt Parkway since its creation in 1932 and it’s impact on travel in the Northeast and explore the intriguing history of one of Connecticut’s iconic landmarks.