Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

The weather

Today in Ipswich, we're seeing a mix of conditions with some notable changes throughout the day. Temperatures will hover around 12-14°C but will feel significantly cooler at 9-11°C due to persistent winds.

Today's forecast:

• Overcast morning clearing to sunny intervals around lunchtime
• Strong south-westerly winds with gusts up to 46mph in the morning
• High chance of rain from 18:00 onwards (70-95% chance)
• Winds shifting southerly in the evening
• Visibility reducing from excellent to moderate by late evening
• Sun sets at 15:44

Make sure you:

• Secure any garden furniture, bins or holiday decorations
• Pack a waterproof jacket for evening commutes or plans
• Take care when driving, especially on exposed routes
• Consider timing outdoor activities for the drier afternoon period
• Allow extra time for journeys after 18:00 due to rain and reduced visibility

The next few days will remain cool but relatively stable, with temperatures ranging from 6-13°C through to next Tuesday.

The traffic

Traffic restrictions

Butts Road, Playford: A road closure is in place from today until December 20, with delays likely due to streetworks being carried out by Suffolk County Council.

Playford Mount, Great Bealings: A diversion route is in operation via Boot Street until December 20, with delays likely due to streetworks managed by Suffolk County Council.

Willisham Hall Road, Willisham: A diversion route is in place today only, with delays likely due to streetworks managed by Suffolk County Council.

Planned roadworks

Butts Road, Playford: CityFibre is carrying out works requiring a road closure from today until December 20.

Felixstowe Road, Nacton: Suffolk County Council is conducting carriageway defect repairs in the layby near Woodland View today, with temporary 15-minute delays expected.

Landseer Road, Ipswich: Two-way traffic signals will be in operation today while Suffolk County Council carries out carriageway repairs between Nacton Road roundabout and Clapgate Lane junction.

Playford Mount, Playford: CityFibre is undertaking works requiring a road closure from today until December 20.

Sproughton Road, Ipswich: Two-way traffic signals will be in place until tomorrow while Suffolk County Council repairs around a gully near the junction with Bramford Road.

Sproughton Road, Sproughton: Two-way traffic signals will be in operation until tomorrow while Suffolk County Council repairs carriageway defects near the junction with access to Brisko.

Straight Road, Foxhall: Temporary 15-minute delays expected today while Suffolk County Council removes fallen trees near the entrance to The Hollies on the Trinity Park side.

Tuddenham Road, Ipswich: Give and take traffic control in place today while Suffolk County Council unblocks three grips near the hockey club to address flooding issues.

A14: National Highways is conducting horticultural work requiring overnight closures of the eastbound Junction 58 exit slip road until tomorrow, and westbound carriageway closures between Junctions 56 and 55 until December 20.

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