The weather
It's a cold and wet day with temperatures hovering around 3-4°C, though it will feel much colder at -1°C due to the ENE winds.
Today's forecast:
Persistent light rain throughout the day with a 60-95% chance of rain
Strong ENE winds of 9-13mph with gusts up to 30mph
Very high humidity (87-97%) making it feel particularly raw
Moderate to good visibility throughout the day
Make sure you:
Wrap up warm – multiple layers recommended in these temperatures
Wear waterproof footwear and clothing for the constant drizzle
Take extra care on slippery pavements and roads
Consider indoor activities today, as conditions aren't ideal for being outside
Allow extra time for your journey as roads may be wet
If you're heading out early tomorrow, temperatures will remain cold at around 5°C with a continued chance of rain.
The traffic
Traffic restrictions
Burstall Road, Sproughton: Both access-only restrictions and a road closure are in place until February 12, as Suffolk County Council carries out streetworks.
Bury Road, Ipswich: A road closure is in place today and tomorrow, with a diversion route in operation, as Suffolk County Council carries out streetworks.
C355 From A14 to C370, Trimley St Martin: A road closure is in place until February 22, with Suffolk County Council managing the works.
Falcon Street, Ipswich: A road closure is in effect until February 12 on St Nicholas Street, with Suffolk County Council carrying out streetworks.
Friars Street, Ipswich: A diversion route is in operation until February 12 due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Red Hill Road, Aldham: A diversion route is in operation until February 12 due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Planned roadworks
Birkfield Drive, Ipswich: Openreach is carrying out works until February 12, with give and take traffic control in place.
Bramford Road, Ipswich: Openreach is conducting works until February 12, with multi-way traffic signals in operation.
Brunswick Road, Ipswich: Openreach is undertaking works until February 14, with multi-way traffic signals in place.
Bullen Lane, Bramford: Suffolk County Council is carrying out carriageway defect repairs today only, with temporary 15-minute delays expected.
Camborne Road, Kesgrave: Anglian Water is conducting works until February 14, with give and take traffic control in place.
Chancery Road, Ipswich: Suffolk County Council is conducting trench work outside the former Staples site until February 12, with a lane closure in place between 10:00 and 15:00.
Civic Drive, Ipswich: Suffolk County Council is cleaning a flooding asset just after the Elm Street turning until February 11, with a lane closure in place.
Downside Close, Ipswich: Suffolk County Council is carrying out patching works until February 11 ahead of resurfacing.
Henley Road, Ipswich: Anglian Water is conducting works until February 14, with two-way traffic signals in operation.
Lodge Road, Great Bealings: Suffolk County Council is constructing an access junction bellmouth for the EA3 cable corridor until February 16, with temporary traffic holding when necessary.
Lovetofts Drive, Ipswich: Suffolk County Council is carrying out urgent pothole repairs until February 11, with give and take traffic control in place.
Nacton Road, Ipswich: Openreach is conducting works until February 12, with multi-way traffic signals in operation.
Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich: Openreach is carrying out works today only, with multi-way traffic signals in place.
Spring Road, Ipswich: Anglian Water is conducting works until February 14, with two-way traffic signals in operation.
St Nicholas Street, Ipswich: Openreach is carrying out works until February 12, requiring a road closure.
Tuddenham Road, Ipswich: Anglian Water is conducting works until February 12, with give and take traffic control in place.
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich: Openreach is carrying out works until February 12, with two-way traffic signals in operation.
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