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Location: Bass Ave and Sayward St, Gloucester
A few blocks after 128, we’ll approach this beautiful ancient TO 128 sign – which is actually intended for traffic on Sayward Street to head backwards from the vantage of this photo.
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Location: Bass Ave and Thatcher Rd, Gloucester
Soon thereafter, turn left to stay on 127A north.
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Location: Thatcher Rd and Glenmere Rd, Rockport
Soon thereafter, we’ll enter Rockport, which is the easternmost town in northern Massachusetts.
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Location: Pleasant St and Gott St, Rockport
A couple miles later, as we enter downtown Rockport, we’re advised to turn left to stay on 127A north.
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Location: Broadway and Cleaves St, Rockport
No reassurance shield after the turn. Route 127A continues straight despite the temporary “Do Not Enter” sign.
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Location: Broadway and Railroad Ave, Rockport
A couple miles later, we’ll approach Route 127 as 127A comes to an end. Turn right to continue north to Pigeon Cove.
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Location: Broadway and Railroad Ave, Rockport
Stay straight for the direct path back to Gloucester and Route 128.