Thursday, 16 January, 2025

The weather

It's going to be a cloudy and cool day in Ipswich with temperatures hovering around 8°C, though it will feel more like 5-6°C due to the steady southerly winds.

Today's forecast:

• Misty start changing to overcast by late morning
• Consistent cloud cover throughout the day
• Light winds from the south and south-southwest, around 6-7 mph with gusts up to 17 mph

Make sure you:

• Wrap up warm, as it will feel several degrees colder than the actual temperature
• Pack a light jacket or coat
• Allow extra time if driving during the misty morning conditions
• Consider wearing layers that you can remove if needed, as temperatures will stay steady

Looking ahead, temperatures will remain cool for the rest of the week, ranging from 4-7°C during the day.

The traffic

Traffic restrictions

Felixstowe Road, Nacton: Suffolk County Council has implemented traffic restrictions with likely delays and diversions in place until January 22.

Swilland Road, Otley: Traffic restrictions are in place today with likely delays and a diversion route in operation until January 17, managed by Suffolk County Council.

Planned roadworks

A14, Nacton: National Highways has implemented a lane closure on the eastbound carriageway between Junction 56 and 57 for communications works until January 17.

Brook Lane, Playford: CityFibre is conducting works with temporary 15-minute delays expected until January 20.

Dales Road, Ipswich: Two-way traffic signals are in place today while Suffolk County Council carries out pothole repairs outside number 269, between Henley Road junction and Dale Hall Lane.

Dales Road, Ipswich: Multi-way signals are in operation at the Norwich Road junction for urgent pothole repairs until January 17.

Footway Between Forest Lane and Warren Lane, Martlesham: Openreach is carrying out works with give and take traffic management until January 20.

Lovetofts Drive, Ipswich: Openreach is conducting works with two-way traffic signals in place until January 20.

Parnell Close, Ipswich: Suffolk County Council is carrying out pothole repairs today with temporary 15-minute delays expected.

River Hill, Bramford: Work cancelled - Anglian Water had planned works with two-way signals until January 17.

Spring Road, Ipswich: Anglian Water is carrying out works with give and take traffic management in place until January 17.

Stowmarket Road, Great Blakenham: Suffolk County Council is conducting manhole repairs with two-way signals in place between Gipping Road junction and the north end of the dual carriageway.

Waterworks Street, Ipswich: Anglian Water has implemented a lane closure for works continuing until January 20.

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