Monday, 06 January, 2025

The weather

It's a chilly and wet start, with persistent light rain throughout the morning. Temperatures will reach 10°C, but the strong winds will make it feel much colder, dropping to -2°C at times.

Today's forecast:

• Strong westerly winds with gusts up to 42mph through the morning
• Light rain continuing until early afternoon (60-80% chance)
• Overcast conditions developing by lunchtime
• Temperature falling to 2-3°C overnight
• Sun sets at 16:00, with sunrise tomorrow at 08:03

Make sure you:

• Wrap up warm – the wind chill will make it feel significantly colder than the thermometer suggests
• Take a waterproof coat and umbrella for the morning rain
• Allow extra time for your morning commute due to wet conditions
• Check on elderly neighbours or vulnerable people who might be affected by the cold
• Consider bringing in any delicate plants due to near-freezing temperatures overnight

The traffic

Traffic restrictions

Bell Lane, Kesgrave: Two sets of restrictions in place today - access only restrictions and a full road closure for urgent carriageway repairs between Penzance Road and Twelve Acre Approach.

Bramford Road, Ipswich: Two-way traffic signals in operation as part of ongoing streetworks by Suffolk County Council, continuing until January 19.

Chilton Road, Ipswich: Access only restrictions in place today until January 9 for streetworks.

Church Lane, Barham: Diversion route in place today via Coopers Road for streetworks.

Coopers Road, Barham: Full road closure in place today for streetworks.

Main Road, Kesgrave: Diversion route in place today for streetworks.

Norwich Road, Barham: Diversion route in place today via Sandy Lane for streetworks.

Norwich Road, Ipswich: Lane closure in effect until tomorrow for ongoing streetworks.

Playford Mount, Playford: Road closure in place today along the road from C323 to C324 for streetworks.

Playford Road, Culpho: Diversion route in place today for Playford Mount closure.

Princethorpe Road, Ipswich: Diversion route in place from today until January 9 for streetworks.

Sandy Lane, Barham: Road closure in place today for streetworks.

Temple Road, Ipswich: Multiple restrictions in place today until January 9 - both access only restrictions and a full road closure for works by Anglian Water.

Planned roadworks

Brunswick Road: Two-way traffic signals will be in operation from today until January 9 for Openreach works.

Burrell Road: Two-way traffic signals in place today for footway level difference repairs by Suffolk County Council.

College Street: Lane closure starting today until tomorrow for Anglian Water works.

Curlew Road: Multi-way traffic signals in operation from today until January 9 for Openreach works.

Knightsdale Road: Two-way traffic signals in place from today until January 13 for essential Cadent gas works.

Larchcroft Road: Give and take traffic control in place from today until January 9 for Anglian Water works.

London Road: Two-way traffic signals in place from today until January 9 for Anglian Water metering works.

Old Foundry Road: Road closure in place today until tomorrow for Openreach works.

Princedale Close: Temporary obstruction in place today for carriageway defect repairs.

Ropes Drive, Kesgrave: Lane closure in place from today until tomorrow for ironwork repairs.

The Street, Rushmere St Andrew: Two-way traffic signals in place from today until January 9 for Anglian Water works.

Turret Lane: Road closure starting today until January 13 for emergency gas repair works by Cadent.

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