The weather
We're starting with a misty morning that will give way to sunny intervals. Temperatures will hover between 2-5°C but feel much colder at 0-3°C.
Today's forecast:
Mist clearing to sunny spells by late morning
Consistent light winds from the south-southwest, around 6-7 mph
Make sure you:
Wrap up warm – it'll feel close to freezing for most of the day
Allow extra time for morning commutes due to misty conditions
Wear layers that you can remove when the sun comes out
Consider a hat and gloves for early morning or evening activities
The rest of the week looks set to stay cool, with temperatures gradually climbing to 11°C by Friday, before settling around 8-10°C for the weekend.
The traffic
Traffic restrictions
Byron Road, Ipswich: Suffolk County Council has implemented a diversion route today with delays likely.
Henley Road, Ipswich: A diversion route is in place today with delays expected, managed by Suffolk County Council.
Larchcroft Road, Ipswich: A road closure is in effect today with delays likely, implemented by Suffolk County Council.
Macaulay Road, Ipswich: The road is closed today with delays expected, managed by Suffolk County Council.
Planned roadworks
Ancaster Road: Emergency pothole repairs are being carried out from B1075 to Gippeswyk Avenue, with a road closure in place until 22 January.
Bennett Road: Openreach is conducting works until 23 January, with give and take traffic control in operation.
Bramford Lane: Openreach is carrying out works until 23 January, with multi-way traffic signals in place.
Clive Avenue: Openreach works are ongoing until 23 January, with give and take traffic control.
Downham Boulevard: CityFibre is conducting works today with give and take traffic control in place.
Edmonton Close, Kesgrave: Urgent ironwork repairs are taking place at the junction with Bell Lane today, with multi-way signals in operation.
Felixstowe Road: Urgent footway pothole repairs are being carried out at the junction with Derby Road until 22 January, with multi-way signals in place.
Gippeswyk Avenue: Emergency pothole repairs are underway until 22 January, requiring a road closure.
Hawthorn Drive: Repairs to carriageway defects are taking place today near house numbers 296 and 298, with two-way signals in operation.
Kildare Avenue: Openreach works are ongoing until 23 January, with give and take traffic control.
Larchcroft Road: Emergency pothole repairs are being carried out from Congreve Road to Henley Road today, requiring a road closure. Additional works are taking place outside No.65 with two-way signals.
London Road: Minor street light repairs are being carried out opposite Grigsmore 325 until 22 January, requiring a lane closure.
Macaulay Road: Emergency pothole repairs are taking place from Defoe Road to Byron Road today, requiring a road closure.
Mumford Road: Openreach works are ongoing until 23 January, with multi-way signals in place.
Park Road: Virgin Media is conducting works until 23 January, with two-way signals in operation.
Queensdale Close: Carriageway defect repairs are taking place outside No.15 today, with temporary 15-minute delays expected.
The Lawns: Openreach works are ongoing until 23 January, with temporary 15-minute delays expected.
The Street, Burstall: CityFibre is conducting works until 29 January, with temporary 15-minute delays expected.
Wallace Road: Openreach works are taking place until 23 January, with give and take traffic control.
Westerfield Road: Planned Anglian Water works have been cancelled.
Yarmouth Road: Carriageway defect repairs are being carried out today near the Environment Agency gate, with two-way signals in place.
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