Thursday, 19 December, 2024

The weather

Expect a chilly day with gradually improving conditions. Starting at 7°C, temperatures will slowly fall to 3°C by late evening, though it will feel significantly colder with "feels like" temperatures dropping below freezing after sunset.

Today's forecast:

• Cloudy start clearing to sunny intervals by late morning
• Strong WNW winds sustained at 14-15 mph throughout the day
• Wind gusts reaching up to 34 mph during late morning
• Very good visibility all day

Make sure you:

• Wrap up warm – it'll feel close to freezing even during daylight hours
• Consider wearing layers that you can remove if you catch some sun
• Take care when driving, especially on exposed routes with strong winds
• Get outside during the middle of the day if you can to catch the best weather
• Remember your sunset timings if planning evening activities – it'll be dark early

The week ahead looks typically wintry, with temperatures staying in single digits. Saturday brings some rain, while next week sees a slight warming trend with highs reaching 12°C by Tuesday.

The traffic

Traffic restrictions

Heath Road, Ipswich: A road closure is in place today with delays likely. Suffolk County Council has implemented a diversion route via Heath Road.

Lyndhurst Avenue, Ipswich: Suffolk County Council has implemented a road closure today, with delays expected in the area.

Rosehill Road, Ipswich: A road closure is in effect today and tomorrow, with a diversion route in place. Suffolk County Council is managing the closure.

Planned roadworks

Bealings Road, Martlesham: Suffolk County Council is carrying out urgent pothole repairs today, requiring a full road closure.

Felixstowe Road, Ipswich: Multi-way traffic signals are in operation at the junction with Rosehill Road for urgent pothole repairs by Suffolk County Council.

Foxhall Road, Ipswich: Multi-way traffic signals are in place today at the junction with Newton Road while pothole repairs are carried out.

Heath Lane, Ipswich: Suffolk County Council is conducting carriageway resurfacing works to Lyndhurst Road today, requiring a road closure.

Lyndhurst Avenue, Ipswich: Carriageway resurfacing works are taking place today, requiring a road closure.

Martlesham Road, Little Bealings: A road closure is in place today for urgent pothole repairs.

Rosehill Road, Ipswich: Urgent pothole repairs are being carried out from Bishop's Hill to Rosehill Crescent, requiring a road closure today and tomorrow.

Warren Lane, Martlesham: Give and take traffic control is in place until December 23 for works by Anglian Water.

A14: The eastbound exit slip road at Junction 56 to Junction 57 will be closed tonight for horticultural maintenance work by National Highways.

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