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# Wednesday, 08 January, 2025
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/wednesday-08-january-2025/
- Published: 2025-01-08T08:03:10.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:26:05.000Z
- 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

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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