Oakham's new(ish) bypass
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Oakham's new(ish) bypass
Image: © Tim Heaton Taken: 31 Jul 2016
A 3 mile eastern bypass completed in 2007. With several roundabouts, and quite slow, many feel it is quicker to travel through the centre of Oakham as before. The bypass does, however, provide access to a large area of new housing development. The Hereward Way crosses the road at the fingerpost.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.672438
Longitude
-0.713311