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# Thursday, 09 January, 2025
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/thursday-09-january-2025/
- Published: 2025-01-09T08:01:22.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:26:02.000Z
- Description: Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices 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

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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