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# Friday, 10 January, 2025
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/friday-10-january-2025/
- Published: 2025-01-10T08:05:06.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:25:56.000Z
- Description: Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices 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

It's a clear but very chilly day today, with sunchanging to fog by nighttime. Temperatures will range from -3°C to 2°C, but will feel significantly colder at -6°C to 0°C.

**Today's forecast:**

- Bright sunshine throughout the daylight hours, transitioning to clear night skies
- Low UV index (level 1) all day – but don't forget your sunscreen
- Light northwesterly winds between 4-5 mph
- Clear conditions becoming foggy after 21:00

**Make sure you:**

- Wrap up warm – it's properly cold today with temperatures feeling as low as -6°C
- Pack sunglasses for the bright winter sun
- Allow extra travel time this evening when fog develops
- Consider having warm shoes or boots on – pavements may be slippery where frost remains

## The traffic

### Traffic restrictions

**Henley Road, Ipswich:** Two-way traffic lights are in operation between Ipswich Sports Centre and Dale Hale Lane. Emergency works have been completed and the full road closure has ended.

**Falcon Street, Ipswich**: Suffolk County Council has implemented access-only restrictions today, with delays likely.

**Franciscan Way, Ipswich**: A diversion route is in operation today, managed by Suffolk County Council. Drivers should follow signed diversions.

**Old Cattle Market, Ipswich**: Access-only restrictions are in place on Silent Street today, managed by Suffolk County Council.

**St Nicholas Street, Ipswich**: A diversion route is in operation today, managed by Suffolk County Council. Drivers should follow signed diversions.

### Planned roadworks

**Clive Avenue, Ipswich**: Openreach is carrying out works with give and take traffic control in place until January 14.

**Kemball Street, Ipswich**: Anglian Water is conducting metering works today with two-way traffic signals in operation.

**The Street, Rushmere St Andrew**: CityFibre is carrying out works today with priority working traffic control in place.

**Lodge Road, Great Bealings**: Suffolk County Council is conducting carriageway repairs today with temporary 15-minute delays expected.

**Main Road, Kesgrave**: Suffolk County Council is carrying out ironwork repairs today with a lane closure in place near the Ropes Drive roundabout.

**A14, National Highways**: Lane closures are in place between Junction 52 and Junction 54 eastbound for horticulture work until January 11.

**A14, National Highways**: The westbound entry slip road at Junction 52 will be closed until January 14 for horticulture work, with diversions in place.

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