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Grantham (Somerby) #1138 Free
Route 1138 covers 14.34 km in about 27 minutes through Cold Harbour, Green Hill, Beeden Park and Earlesfield, with limits from 30 mph to 60 mph. It is one of the shorter loops here yet still packs nine sets of traffic signals, more than several longer routes at this centre.
Watch Out For
- Nine sets of traffic signals concentrated through the town.
- Two roundabouts where you give way to the right and signal left on exit.
- Busy commercial turns near Commercial Road and Brewery Hill.
Route Features
- Three left turns and three right turns in a compact loop.
- Estate roads around Barrowby Road and Trent Road.
- A 50 mph return toward High Dike.
Test Manoeuvres
- A pull up on the left is set at High Dike.
Key Tips
- Anticipate the lights and avoid harsh braking on amber.
- Choose the correct lane early on both roundabouts.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive south on A52/High Dike. | 558 yd | |
| 2 | Enter Somerby Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A52/Somerby Hill. | 2.0 mi | |
| 3 | Turn right onto A52/London Road. | 347 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Station Road East. | 164 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Commercial Road. | 50 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right to stay on Commercial Road. | 45 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Brewery Hill. | 265 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto A52/Wharf Road. Continue on A52. | 1097 yd | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A52/Barrowby Road. | 63 yd | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Barrowby Gate. | 1057 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Dysart Road. | 55 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Trent Road. | 707 yd | |
| 13 | Enter Somerby Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A52/High Dike. | 591 yd |
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