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# Friday, 20 December, 2024
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/friday-20-december-2024/
- Published: 2024-12-20T07:58:40.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:26:59.000Z
- 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, 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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