Friday, 20 December, 2024

The weather

Today in Ipswich, we're starting with sunny intervals that will gradually turn cloudy by lunchtime. Temperatures will reach 8°C but will feel notably cooler at around 5°C due to consistent southwesterly winds.

Today's forecast:

• Sunny spells during the morning, becoming cloudier after midday
• Light rain possible between 17:00-19:00 (60-80% chance)
• Steady SW winds of 10-11mph with gusts up to 26mph
• Good visibility becoming very good by evening
• Sun sets early at 15:45

Make sure you:

• Wear layers as it will feel quite chilly despite the sunshine
• Keep a light raincoat handy for the evening commute
• Take advantage of the morning sunshine for any outdoor activities
• Consider UV protection during morning activities – UV index is low but present

The week ahead looks typically wintry with temperatures hovering between 6-11°C, with some rain expected tomorrow but improving conditions by Sunday.

The traffic

Traffic restrictions

Devonshire Road, Ipswich: Road closure in place today for streetworks, managed by Suffolk County Council.

Grove Lane, Ipswich: Road closure at Back Hamlet, with diversions in place via Grove Lane and Foxhall Road for streetworks managed by Suffolk County Council.

Lewis Lane, Stutton: Diversion route in place today for streetworks managed by Suffolk County Council.

Warwick Road, Ipswich: Road closure in place today with diversions via Woodbridge Road for streetworks managed by Suffolk County Council.

Planned roadworks

Back Hamlet, Ipswich: Road closure from Hillhouse to the end of the road for carriageway resurfacing works by Suffolk County Council.

Civic Drive, Ipswich: Lane closure near the junction with Elm Street for pothole repairs by Suffolk County Council.

Devonshire Road, Ipswich: Full road closure for carriageway resurfacing works along the whole road by Suffolk County Council.

Elm Street, Ipswich: Temporary 15-minute delays from the junction with Civic Drive to King Street for pothole repairs outside building 8 parking area.

Felixstowe Road, Ipswich: Multi-way traffic signals in operation for works by Suffolk County Council.

Hall Road, Little Bealings: Temporary 15-minute delays at the junction for road marking refresh works by Suffolk County Council.

London Road, Ipswich: Lane closure at the junction with Ranelagh Road for ironwork repairs, plus additional road closure between West End Road and Ranelagh Road for urgent carriageway repairs.

Martlesham Road, Little Bealings: Temporary 15-minute delays at multiple locations including the junction with Station Road and opposite Bear Cafe for road marking refresh works.

Nacton Road, Ipswich: Multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Hatfield Road for pothole repairs.

Playford Road, Little Bealings: Temporary 15-minute delays between Sunfield Cottage and Hall Lane for road marking refresh works.

School Lane, Martlesham: Temporary 15-minute delays for works by UK Power Networks.

Straight Road, Foxhall: Temporary 15-minute delays near The Hollies for fallen tree removal and vegetation management.

Warwick Road, Ipswich: Road closure from Woodbridge Road to Alexandra Road junction for urgent pothole repairs.

Woodbridge Road, Ipswich: Multi-way traffic signals at the junction with Bramley Hill for ironwork repairs.

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