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Safe Summer Travels and the Merritt Parkway Exhibition

Summer travel on the Merritt Parkway is a wonderful way to experience one of Connecticut’s most distinctive landscapes. Before setting out, motorists can check current traffic and roadway conditions through CTroads .

Travelers can also deepen their appreciation of the parkway at The Merritt: Masterwork of Design and Planning, now on view in the Lightburn Gallery at New Canaan Library through September 30. The exhibition explores the artistry, engineering, landscape design, and cultural history that made the Merritt a nationally recognized scenic byway.

The exhibition honors America’s 250th anniversary and marks the Merritt Parkway Conservancy’s 25 years of advocacy, stewardship, and partnership with the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

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The Merritt: Masterwork of Design and Planning

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.

Lunch & Learn with Arianne Kolb

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.