Wednesday, 11 December, 2024

The weather

Today, Ipswich will be overcast but mostly dry. Temperatures will reach 8°C but feel more like 4-5°C.

What you need to know:

• There is very little chance of rain until late evening (rising to 20% by 23:00)
• Light northeasterly winds, with gusts up to 22mph
• Very good visibility throughout the day

Essential today:

• Warm layers are needed as it'll feel chilly
• It is a good day for outdoor activities if wrapped up warm
• There is no need for an umbrella for most of the day
• Evening plans should consider increasing the chance of rain

The traffic

Traffic restrictions

London Road Former A12, Copdock: A diversion route is in place with delays likely until 20 December, managed by Suffolk County Council.

Manningtree Road, Stutton: A one-day diversion route is in place today with delays likely, managed by Suffolk County Council.

Planned roadworks

A12 Brightwell: Lane closure in place at Street Light 38 on the island of Brightwell Junction for repairs to a non-working street light, continuing until 12 December.

A12 Bucklesham: Lane closure near Pond Access Road for minor repair works to signage, continuing until 12 December.

A12 Foxhall: Lane closure approximately 150m from the roundabout for repairs to Street Light 50 and Feeder Pillar 48, continuing until 12 December.

Bramford Road, Great Blakenham: Two-way traffic signals in place today for urgent gully reset works opposite Vanquish House to Bridge over River Gipping.

Ellenbrook Road, Pinewood: Two-way traffic signals in place for Anglian Water mains renewal works, continuing until 13 December.

Nacton Road: Lane closure near A14 slip road for repairs to Street Light 619, continuing until 12 December.

Westerfield Road: Two-way traffic signals in place for installation of drop kerbs for Bellway Homes Northern temporary construction access, continuing until 13 December.

Bramford Lane: Multi-way traffic signals in place today outside number 299 for flood-related asset cleaning.

Eustace Road: Multi-way traffic signals in place today outside number 299 for flood-related asset cleaning.

High Street, Sproughton: Multi-way traffic signals in place today near Units 272 & 273 for re-installation of a 10m column.

Nacton Road: Multi-way traffic signals in place for installation of non-illuminate bollards on the refuge island outside 504-506 & 516-518, continuing until 13 December.

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