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# Friday 06 December, 2024
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/friday-06-december-2024/
- Published: 2024-12-06T08:08:15.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:28:18.000Z
- Description: Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices, events and a roundup of yesterday's news – in case you missed it.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: Long Reads, #article, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

## The weather

Today in Ipswich comes with a Yellow weather warning for wind. Starting bright and sunny with temperatures rising from 6°C to 9°C, though feeling much colder at 3-6°C.

**What you need to know:**

- Beautiful sunny morning – perfect for outdoor activities before conditions change
- Wind speeds increasing dramatically by evening – gusts up to 43mph late tonight
- Rain likely from 8pm onwards (60-70% chance)
- Very good visibility for most of the day
- Sun sets early at 15:44

**Essential today:**

- Make the most of the dry, sunny morning
- Secure any loose items in gardens ahead of strong winds tonight
- Take warm, waterproof clothing if out this evening
- Be prepared for potential travel disruption later due to wind warning
- Be cautious of potential travel disruption due to the wind warning

## The traffic

### Traffic restrictions

**Maidenhall Green, Ipswich**: Two-way traffic signals in place while guard rail repairs are carried out by Suffolk County Council at the junction with Prince of Wales Drive.

**A14, Ipswich to Claydon**: Various signage installation works by National Highways between Junction 52 and Junction 58, with possible delays.

### Planned roadworks

**Birch Grove, Martlesham**: Multi-way traffic signals in place for CityFibre works.

**Britannia Road, Ipswich**: Multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Copleston Road for footway repairs by Suffolk County Council.

**Fountains Road, Ipswich**: Multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Belstead Road for urgent pothole repairs by Suffolk County Council.

**Larchcroft Road, Ipswich**: Give and take traffic management in place for works by Anglian Water.

**Palmcroft Road, Ipswich**: Give and take traffic management in place for works by Anglian Water.

**Philip Road, Ipswich**: Temporary 15-minute delays between Rectory Road and Luther Road while Suffolk County Council carries out gully repairs.

**Westerfield Road, Westerfield**: Stop/Go boards in operation while Suffolk County Council repairs carriageway defects.

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