The weather
Today in Ipswich will be overcast, changing to light rain by lunchtime, with temperatures between 9-10°C but feeling more like 7-8°C. There's an increasing chance of rain throughout the day, reaching 80% by mid-afternoon.
What you need to know:
Take a waterproof jacket if heading out, especially after lunch
Winds picking up to 11-12 mph from the west
Good visibility throughout most of the day
UV index is low (level 1)
The rain should ease by late evening, with temperatures dropping to around 7°C by midnight.
The traffic
Traffic restrictions
Boot Street, Great Bealings: Road closure and diversion route in place from today until December 8, with delays likely due to streetworks being carried out by Suffolk County Council.
Kingsgate Drive, Ipswich: Road closure in place from today until December 6, with a diversion route via Lancing Avenue. Works being managed by Suffolk County Council.
Road From A1214 to Tesco Superstore, Pinewood: Road closure in place from today until December 3, with a diversion route via Copdock Mill Interchange to London Road.
Planned roadworks
Arundel Way, Rushmere St Andrew: Two-way traffic signals in place from today until December 4 for footway repairs outside number 47.
Bixley Road, Ipswich: Multi-way signals in place from today until December 4 for a topographical survey near the junction with Ashdown Way.
Kingsgate Drive, Ipswich: Road closure from today until December 6 for installation of new tactile paved crossing points between Colchester service road and Lancing Avenue junction.
Road From A1214 to Tesco Superstore, Pinewood: Road closure from today until December 3 for urgent roundel line marking replacement works.
Sproughton Road, Ipswich: Multi-way signals in place from today until December 6 for Openreach works.
Westerfield Road, Ipswich: Two-way signals in place from today until December 6 for installation of drop kerbs for Bellway Homes construction access.
Wherstead Road, Ipswich: Two-way signals in place today only for Anglian Water works.
A12 Martlesham: Lane closure in place from today until December 3 for urgent stop line works around the roundabout.
Chelsworth Avenue, Ipswich: Give and take traffic control in place from today until December 4 for Anglian Water works.
Egglestone Close, Ipswich: Temporary obstruction with 15-minute delays today only for carriageway resurfacing works.
Rosecroft Road, Ipswich: Give and take traffic control from today until December 4 for CityFibre works.
Shakespeare Road, Ipswich: Multi-way signals in place from today until December 3 for Openreach works.
What's on
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.
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