The weather
It will be consistently wet today in Ipswich, with light rain throughout the day. The temperature will be steady around 7-8°C, but due to the northeasterly winds, it will feel much colder at 3-5°C.
What you need to know:
Persistent rain all day (60-80% chance throughout)
Strong northeasterly winds with gusts up to 36mph
Good visibility despite the rain
Essential today:
A waterproof coat and sturdy umbrella needed
Extra care driving due to spray on roads
Allow more time for journeys in wet conditions
Warm, waterproof footwear recommended
Be cautious of potential travel disruption due to the wind warning
The traffic
Traffic restrictions
Foundation Street, Ipswich: Two separate traffic restrictions are in place today with diversions and road closures expected until December 10.
Tuddenham Road, Ipswich: Road closure and diversions in place from today until December 13, with Suffolk County Council managing traffic restrictions.
Burstall Lane, Sproughton: Road closure with likely delays from today until December 14, with diversions in place.
Ashbocking Road B1078, Witnesham: Diversions in place from today with likely delays until December 10.
Angel Street, Hadleigh: Diversions in place from today until December 11, with delays expected.
Butts Road, Playford: Road closure in place from today until December 15, with delays expected.
Playford Mount, Playford: Diversions in place from today until December 15, with delays likely.
Hadleigh Road, Boxford: Two separate diversion routes in place from today until December 10.
Hadleigh Road, Holton St Mary: Diversions in place from today until December 11, with delays expected.
Woodbridge Road, Grundisburgh: Diversions in place today only, with delays likely.
Sproughton Corner, Burstall: Diversion route in place from today until December 14.
Westerfield Road, Westerfield: Three separate traffic restrictions including road closure and access only restrictions in place until December 10.
Planned roadworks
Foundation Street: Urgent footway level repairs from Smart Street to Star Lane, with road closure until December 10.
Shafto Road: Works to widen driveway access at number 35, using stop/go traffic control until December 10.
Anglesea Road: Two-way traffic signals in place for Anglian Water works until December 11.
Falcon Street: Two-way traffic signals for CityFibre works until December 11.
Foxhall Road: Two-way traffic signals in place for Anglian Water works today only.
Henley Road: Two-way traffic signals for Anglian Water works until December 11.
London Road: Multi-way traffic signals for CityFibre works until December 20.
Mendip Drive, Rushmere St Andrew: Two-way traffic signals for Anglian Water works until December 10.
Norwich Road, Barham: Road closure in place until December 10.
Sproughton Corner, Burstall: Road closure for carriageway patching until December 14.
Tuddenham Road: Road closure for UK Power Networks until December 13.
Westerfield Road, Westerfield: Road closure for Anglian Water works until December 10.
Burstall Road, Sproughton: Carriageway patching with road closure until December 14.
Burstall Road, Burstall: Carriageway patching with road closure until December 14.
Butts Road, Playford: Road closure for CityFibre works until December 15.
Chapel Lane, Belstead: Two road closures for Anglian Water works until December 11 (currently marked as cancelled).
Dumbarton Road: Traffic control with give & take system until December 13 (currently marked as cancelled).
Landseer Road: Two separate sets of multi-way traffic signals for bollard installation works until December 11.
Norfolk Road: Traffic control with give & take system until December 11.
North Hill Road: Lane closure until January 10 (currently marked as cancelled).
Shortlands, Pinewood: Temporary obstruction for resurfacing until December 12.
Birch Grove, Martlesham: Multi-way traffic signals for CityFibre works until December 11.
What's on
Illuminate Ipswich at Holywells Park
Step foot into Suffolk’s BRAND NEW light trail located in the heart of Ipswich. Explore stunning light installations around the 60-70 minute trail of Holywells Park.
Christchurch Mansion Christmas Tree Festival
From Tuesday, November 26th, to Sunday, January 5th, get in the festive spirit as Christchurch Mansion is filled with beautifully decorated trees.
A Christmas Carol at the Eastern Angles Centre
Eastern Angles brings a bold new musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol to Suffolk this winter, featuring an all-star cast including Ian Crowe as the miserly Scrooge.
Woolly’s Christmas Trail
Accompany Woolly on a quest to discover all the hidden treasures around Christchurch Mansion.
Sleeping Beauty at the New Wolsey Theatre
Ipswich's award-winning New Wolsey Theatre is set to transform the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty into a spectacular rock 'n' roll pantomime featuring live music and a stellar cast.
The Snowman and The Snowdog
Experience the magic of a beloved Christmas classic at The Hold on Ipswich Waterfront.
An Eye For Life: Photography by John Ferguson
Celebrating themes of portraiture, identity and home, this exhibition will bring works by Ipswich-based photographer John Ferguson to the Wolsey Art Gallery.
Five Little Ducks at Ipswich Library
Young families are invited to join an enchanting interactive adventure as Spinning Wheel Theatre brings the beloved 'Five Little Ducks' story to Ipswich County Library this December.
News you may have missed
Here are the five most popular stories from last week:
Man in his 20s arrested over Pinewood stabbing
Detectives investigating a violent burglary in Pinewood have arrested a man after a woman was stabbed when she confronted an intruder in her home on Saturday.
UK's largest optical space research facility to be built in Martlesham
A £4.2 million space research facility, set to become the UK's largest optical research test range, will be built at BT's Adastral Park in Martlesham. The groundbreaking project will put Suffolk at the forefront of space-to-ground communications research.
Government promises named police officers for every Ipswich neighbourhood
A new government initiative will give every neighbourhood in Ipswich a named, contactable police officer. The plan also includes funding for 13,000 additional neighbourhood police officers, PCSOs, and special constables across England and Wales.
Ipswich waterfront changes will 'benefit everyone', says port boss
Following the sudden exodus of boats at Ipswich waterfront, ABP says its £2m investment will secure the marina's future for decades. The plans include new facilities for boat owners and a dedicated space for celebrating Ipswich's maritime heritage.
Greater Anglia trains to be brought under public control next autumn
Greater Anglia's rail services will transfer into public ownership in autumn 2025, the government has announced. The change comes as part of a wider plan to renationalise train services across England.
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