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# Today's traffic notices and weather in Ipswich
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/morning-brief/
- Published: 2025-01-30T08:08:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:23:36.000Z
- Description: Everything you need to know before you leave your house today
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: Long Reads, #article, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

## The weather

It's a cold and wet day with temperatures hovering around 3-4°C, though it will feel much colder at -1°C due to the ENE winds.

**Today's forecast:**

- Persistent light rain throughout the day with a 60-95% chance of rain
- Strong ENE winds of 9-13mph with gusts up to 30mph
- Very high humidity (87-97%) making it feel particularly raw
- Moderate to good visibility throughout the day

**Make sure you:**

- Wrap up warm – multiple layers recommended in these temperatures
- Wear waterproof footwear and clothing for the constant drizzle
- Take extra care on slippery pavements and roads
- Consider indoor activities today, as conditions aren't ideal for being outside
- Allow extra time for your journey as roads may be wet

If you're heading out early tomorrow, temperatures will remain cold at around 5°C with a continued chance of rain.

## The traffic

### Traffic restrictions

**Burstall Road, Sproughton**: Both access-only restrictions and a road closure are in place until February 12, as Suffolk County Council carries out streetworks.

**Bury Road, Ipswich**: A road closure is in place today and tomorrow, with a diversion route in operation, as Suffolk County Council carries out streetworks.

**C355 From A14 to C370, Trimley St Martin**: A road closure is in place until February 22, with Suffolk County Council managing the works.

**Falcon Street, Ipswich**: A road closure is in effect until February 12 on St Nicholas Street, with Suffolk County Council carrying out streetworks.

**Friars Street, Ipswich**: A diversion route is in operation until February 12 due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.

**Red Hill Road, Aldham**: A diversion route is in operation until February 12 due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.

### Planned roadworks

**Birkfield Drive, Ipswich**: Openreach is carrying out works until February 12, with give and take traffic control in place.

**Bramford Road, Ipswich**: Openreach is conducting works until February 12, with multi-way traffic signals in operation.

**Brunswick Road, Ipswich**: Openreach is undertaking works until February 14, with multi-way traffic signals in place.

**Bullen Lane, Bramford**: Suffolk County Council is carrying out carriageway defect repairs today only, with temporary 15-minute delays expected.

**Camborne Road, Kesgrave**: Anglian Water is conducting works until February 14, with give and take traffic control in place.

**Chancery Road, Ipswich**: Suffolk County Council is conducting trench work outside the former Staples site until February 12, with a lane closure in place between 10:00 and 15:00.

**Civic Drive, Ipswich**: Suffolk County Council is cleaning a flooding asset just after the Elm Street turning until February 11, with a lane closure in place.

**Downside Close, Ipswich**: Suffolk County Council is carrying out patching works until February 11 ahead of resurfacing.

**Henley Road, Ipswich**: Anglian Water is conducting works until February 14, with two-way traffic signals in operation.

**Lodge Road, Great Bealings**: Suffolk County Council is constructing an access junction bellmouth for the EA3 cable corridor until February 16, with temporary traffic holding when necessary.

**Lovetofts Drive, Ipswich**: Suffolk County Council is carrying out urgent pothole repairs until February 11, with give and take traffic control in place.

**Nacton Road, Ipswich**: Openreach is conducting works until February 12, with multi-way traffic signals in operation.

**Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich**: Openreach is carrying out works today only, with multi-way traffic signals in place.

**Spring Road, Ipswich**: Anglian Water is conducting works until February 14, with two-way traffic signals in operation.

**St Nicholas Street, Ipswich**: Openreach is carrying out works until February 12, requiring a road closure.

**Tuddenham Road, Ipswich**: Anglian Water is conducting works until February 12, with give and take traffic control in place.

**Woodbridge Road, Ipswich**: Openreach is carrying out works until February 12, with two-way traffic signals in operation.

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