Merritt Parkway
Visitor Services

Two service areas exist along the route. No other form of commerce exists on the byway itself. However, services and facilities are available just off the Merritt Parkway in the cities of Bridgeport, Trumbull, Norwalk, Stamford, Greenwich, etc.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees There are no fees for traveling the byway.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Currently, there are no facilities for bike or pedestrian use on the Merritt Parkway. However, there may eventually be a bike path along the entire byway. In 1993, the Tri-state Regional Planning...
	Food There are places to buy food along this byway.		Gasoline Gasoline is available.
	Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.		Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

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Special Considerations

The speed limit on the Merritt Parkway ranges between 45 and 55 mph. It is a popular commuter route, so avoid driving the byway during morning and evening rush hours.

Restrictions

There is an eight-foot vehicle height limit due to the many low overpasses on the byway.

Visit the Connecticut DOT website for detailed information regarding vehicles allowed to drive the Merritt Parkway.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The best times to drive the byway are spring months to see flowering trees and shrubs, and fall months to see foliage.

High Season

This route is heavily used by commuters throughout the year.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Merritt Parkway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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