Thursday, 09 January, 2025

The weather

We're looking at a chilly but bright winter's day. Temperatures will hover between 1-3°C, though it will feel significantly colder at -1°C to -4°C due to consistent westerly winds.

Today's forecast:

• Clear, sunny conditions throughout most of the day – a perfect winter's morning
• Light cloud coverage developing from 15:00
• Clear night ahead with temperatures dropping to 0°C by evening
• Good visibility all day

Make sure you:

• Wrap up warm with gloves, scarf and a thick coat
• You may need to de-ice your car before morning travel – temperatures are below freezing
• Take advantage of the sunny weather for any outdoor activities before 15:00
• Watch out for icy patches on pavements and roads, especially in shaded areas
• Have your lights on for the evening commute due to the early sunset

The week ahead shows a gradual warming trend, with temperatures reaching 9°C by next Tuesday – though still feeling cool with the wind chill.

The traffic

Traffic restrictions

Henley Road, Ipswich: A full road closure is in place between the Valley Road traffic lights and Dale Hale Lane due to emergency works.

Crown Place, Woodbridge: A diversion is in place on Quay Street today, with delays likely. The traffic management is being handled by Suffolk County Council.

Planned roadworks

Foxhall Road, Rushmere St Andrew: Two-way traffic signals are in place as Anglian Water carries out work, expected to continue until 13 January.

Bramford Road, Great Blakenham: Lane closure in place for street light repairs by Suffolk County Council at the junction near the roundabout to Claydon, continuing until 10 January.

Bramford Road, Claydon: Lane closure for street sign repairs by Suffolk County Council between the Ipswich slip road and Papermill Lane, continuing until 10 January.

Cliff Lane, Ipswich: Give and take traffic management in place as Cadent begins gas pipe replacement works, continuing until 20 January.

Gipping Way, Sproughton: Give and take traffic management in place for Anglian Water works, continuing until 13 January.

Highfield Road, Ipswich: Give and take traffic management in place for Anglian Water mains renewal work, continuing until 13 January.

Main Road, Kesgrave: Two-way signals in place near Windrush Road for urgent pothole repairs by Suffolk County Council, continuing until 10 January.

Main Road, Kesgrave: Lane closure near the junction with Ropes Drive for urgent pothole repairs by Suffolk County Council, continuing until 10 January.

A14: Lane closure on the eastbound exit slip road at Junction 56 for signage works by National Highways, continuing until 10 January.

A14: Road closure westbound between Junction 56 and Junction 55 for horticulture work by National Highways, continuing until 10 January.

A14: Road closure of the westbound entry slip at Junction 52 for horticulture work by National Highways, continuing until 10 January.

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