Wednesday, 08 January, 2025

The weather

It's a chilly winter's day today, with temperatures hovering around 2-3°C, though it will feel closer to 0°C or below for most of the day.

Today's forecast:

• Clear, sunny start changing to cloudy by lunchtime – make the most of the morning sunshine
• Temperatures starting at -1°C, gradually rising to 3°C by early afternoon
• Light winds from the northeast, with speeds between 5-6 mph
• Chance of rain, sleet or snow increasing to 30-40% by evening

Make sure you:

• Wrap up warm with layers, gloves, and a winter coat
• De-ice your car before morning travel – temperatures below zero early on
• Take advantage of the clear morning for any outdoor activities
• Keep an eye out for potential frost on paths and roads
• Have your lights on for the evening commute, as it'll be dark by 16:00

The traffic

Traffic restrictions

Spring Road, Ipswich: A diversion route is in place today with delays likely due to streetworks being carried out by Suffolk County Council.

Spring Road, Ipswich: A road closure is in place today with delays likely due to streetworks being carried out by Suffolk County Council.

Henley Road, Ipswich: This was originally a two-way traffic signal, but the road has now been closed from the Valley Road traffic lights to just past Ipswich Sports Centre for unclassified works being carried out by CityFibre.

Planned roadworks

Spring Road, Ipswich: Delays likely today due to streetworks being carried out by Suffolk County Council.

Henley Road, Akenham: Two-way traffic signals are in place until January 22 for speed reduction works and construction of access junction bellmouths by Suffolk County Council.

Lower Brook Street, Ipswich: A road closure is in place until January 10 for emergency gas repair works being carried out by Cadent.

Portman Road, Ipswich: Two-way traffic signals are in place until January 10 for works being carried out by UK Power Networks.

School Lane, Martlesham: A road closure is in place until January 14 for unclassified works being carried out by CityFibre.

Sherrington Road, Ipswich: Multi-way traffic signals are in place until January 10 for unclassified works being carried out by CityFibre.

Spring Road, Ipswich: A road closure is in place today between Warwick Road and Bartholomew Street for urgent pothole repairs by Suffolk County Council.

Lodge Road, Great Bealings: Temporary traffic delays of up to 15 minutes until January 15 for construction of an access junction by Suffolk County Council.

Lodge Road, Great Bealings: A lane closure is in place until January 15 for construction of an access junction bellmouth by Suffolk County Council.

Whitton Leyer, Bramford: Temporary traffic delays of up to 15 minutes today for pothole repairs by Suffolk County Council.

A14: An eastbound carriageway closure is in place between Junction 56 (Wherstead Interchange) and the Orwell Bridge until January 9 for horticultural works by National Highways.

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