 Southbound Merritt Parkway is 40 all the way down to 34. Heaviest pocket is between 38 and 36, otherwise stop and go. Our next traffic update, one more at 859. From the WGCH Weather Center. If working outdoors, take frequent breaks and hydrate. A heat advisory through Wednesday and an air quality alert for central and western Connecticut from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.