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A688 road
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The A688 is a road in County Durham in North East England.
Quick Facts Route information, Length ...
A688 | ||||
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![]() A688 at Parkhead Farm | ||||
Route information | ||||
Length | 25.2 mi (40.6 km) | |||
History | A181 extension finished 30 October 2008 | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South West end | Barnard Castle | |||
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North East end | Byers Garth, near Sherburn Hospital | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United Kingdom | |||
Primary destinations | Bishop Auckland | |||
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It begins at the junction with the A67 road in Barnard Castle and continues in a north easterly direction for 25 miles (40 km), terminating at the A181 to the east of Durham City.