Friday, 13 December, 2024
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.
The weather
Today in Ipswich will be overcast and cold. Temperatures starting at 6°C and dropping to 4°C later, but feeling more like 2-4°C throughout the day.
What you need to know:
- Generally dry with only a slight chance of rain (20-30% chance in early afternoon)
- Light easterly winds becoming southwesterly later
- Moderate visibility all day
- Sun sets at 15:43
Essential today:
- Wrap up warm – it'll feel quite cold all day
- Gloves and scarf are recommended
- No need for an umbrella, but a warm coat essential
- Turning misty overnight – plan ahead if traveling early tomorrow
The traffic
Traffic restrictions
Leather Bottle Hill, Little Blakenham: A full road closure is in place today, with delays likely. This is due to streetworks being carried out by Suffolk County Council.
Pound Lane, Bramford: A diversion route is in operation today due to streetworks, with delays likely. The diversion has been implemented by Suffolk County Council.
Planned roadworks
Hadleigh Road, Sproughton: Multi-way traffic signals are in operation at the junction with Church Lane while Suffolk County Council carries out flood prevention work, cleaning an asset that is causing flooding. Delays are likely.
Leather Bottle Hill, Little Blakenham: The road is closed from Valley Road to Pound Lane for urgent pothole repairs being carried out by Suffolk County Council. Delays are likely.
Museum Street, Ipswich: Temporary obstruction with 15-minute delays between the junction of Westgate Street and Elm Street while Suffolk County Council repairs carriageway defects outside 4-8 Wolsey Probate building.
The Street, Copdock And Washbrook: Temporary obstruction with 15-minute delays between the junction of Back Lane and Swan Hill while Suffolk County Council repairs carriageway defects outside Huntley House.
Palmcroft Road, Ipswich: Give and take traffic control in place as Anglian Water begins work that will continue until December 17. Delays are possible.
The Street, Rushmere St Andrew: Priority working traffic control in place as CityFibre carries out works in the area. Delays are possible.
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