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# Wednesday, 11 December, 2024
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/wednesday-11-december-2024/
- Published: 2024-12-10T08:03:51.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:28:06.000Z
- 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, 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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