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# Thursday, 16 January, 2025
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/thursday-16-january-2025/
- Published: 2025-01-15T08:04:29.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:25:35.000Z
- 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

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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