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# Thursday, 19 December, 2024
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/thursday-19-december-2024/
- Published: 2024-12-19T07:44:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:27:09.000Z
- Description: Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices, events 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

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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