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# Tuesday, 17 December, 2024
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tuesday-17-december-2024/
- Published: 2024-12-17T08:16:53.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:27:17.000Z
- 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

Today in Ipswich will be overcast and mild. Temperatures rising from 7°C to 10°C, though feeling cooler at 5-8°C due to the wind.

**What you need to know:**

- Mostly dry day (<5% chance of rain until evening)
- Moderate visibility improving to good later
- Strengthening southerly winds with gusts increasing to 32mph by late evening
- Brief sunny spell possible around midday
- Sun sets at 15:44

**Essential today:**

- Wind picking up significantly – secure any loose outdoor items
- Moderate visibility early on – allow extra time for morning journeys
- Chance of rain increases to 30% by late evening
- Warm layers needed as it'll feel several degrees cooler in the wind
- Take advantage of sunny spells between 12:00-14:00 for best conditions

## The traffic

### Traffic restrictions

No planned traffic restrictions today.

### Planned roadworks

**Bealings Road, Martlesham**: Two separate Anglian Water works were scheduled but have been cancelled.

**Bramley Hill, Ipswich**: CityFibre is carrying out works from today until December 19, with give and take traffic control in operation.

**Camden Road, Ipswich**: Anglian Water is conducting works from today until December 19, with give and take traffic control in place.

**Kerry Avenue, Ipswich**: Anglian Water is undertaking works from today until December 19, with give and take traffic control in operation.

**Norwich Road, Ipswich**: Urgent pothole repairs are being carried out near the junction with Meredith Road until December 18, with stop/go boards in use.

**Sidegate Lane, Ipswich**: Pothole repairs are taking place at the junction with Woodbridge Road until December 18, with multi-way signals in operation.

**Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich**: Hedge cutting is taking place today between Old Norwich Road and Shakespeare Road, with temporary 15-minute delays expected.

**A14**: National Highways is conducting horticulture work between Junction 57 eastbound until December 18, requiring carriageway closure.

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