Connecticut Route 59

Route 59 is a north–south state highway in Connecticut, running from Bridgeport to Monroe. Between Bridgeport and Easton, Route 59 used to be the Stratfield and Weston Turnpike, which operated from 1797 to 1886. Modern Route 59 was designated along the turnpike route in 1932 with a northward extension to the Upper Stepney section of Monroe.

Route 59

Map of Fairfield County in southwestern Connecticut with Route 59 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by CTDOT
Length12.05 mi (19.39 km)
Existed1932–present
Major junctions
South end US 1 in Bridgeport
Major intersections Route 15 / Merritt Parkway in Fairfield
North end Route 25 in Monroe
Location
CountryUnited States
StateConnecticut
CountiesFairfield
Highway system
  • Connecticut State Highway System
  • Interstate
  • US
  • State
    • SSR
    • SR
  • Scenic
← Route 58→ Route 61
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