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Grantham (Somerby) #1142 Pro
Route 1142 covers 15.35 km in about 29 minutes through Cold Harbour, Green Hill and Beeden Park, with limits from 30 mph to 60 mph. It balances four roundabouts with nine sets of traffic signals, giving a mid length loop with a steady mix of roundabout and junction work.
Watch Out For
- Four roundabouts where you give way to the right and signal left on exit.
- Nine sets of traffic signals through the built up sections.
- Commercial turns near Commercial Road and Brewery Hill.
Route Features
- Four left turns and five right turns spread across the loop.
- Estate roads around Barrowby Road and Trent Road.
- A run along Swingbridge Road.
Test Manoeuvres
- A pull up on the left is set at High Dike.
Key Tips
- Choose your roundabout lane early at each of the four.
- Keep an even speed between the signals to avoid stop start driving.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northwest. | 25 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left. | 294 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto A52/High Dike. | 558 yd | |
| 4 | Enter Somerby Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A52/Somerby Hill. | 2.0 mi | |
| 5 | Turn right onto A52/London Road. | 347 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Station Road East. | 164 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Commercial Road. | 50 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right to stay on Commercial Road. | 45 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Brewery Hill. | 310 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto A52/Wharf Road. Continue on A52. | 1097 yd | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. | 37 yd | |
| 12 | Exit the roundabout onto A52/Barrowby Road. | 1231 yd | |
| 13 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Barrowby Gate. | 950 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Dysart Road. | 55 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Trent Road. | 886 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Swingbridge Road. | 656 yd | |
| 17 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A607/Swingbridge Road. | 142 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Springfield Road/A607. | 2.7 mi | |
| 19 | Enter Somerby Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A52/High Dike. | 591 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right. | 19 yd |
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