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# Wednesday, 29 January, 2025
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/wednesday-29-january-2025/
- Published: 2025-01-28T08:03:15.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:23:54.000Z
- Description: Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices 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

We're looking at a chilly but bright start, with sunny intervals changing to cloudy conditions in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach a high of 9°C but feel notably cooler at 3-7°C.

**Today's forecast:**

- Sunny spells throughout the morning and early afternoon
- Light WSW winds of 6-9 mph with gusts up to 22 mph
- Very good to good visibility throughout the day
- Dry conditions with less than 5% chance of rain until evening
- Sun sets at 16:38

**Make sure you:**

- Wrap up warm, as it'll feel quite cold despite the sunshine
- Consider layering your clothing – you might want to remove layers when in the sun
- Make the most of the dry weather if you're planning outdoor activities
- Keep an eye on elderly neighbours during this cold spell
- Remember your sunglasses – UV index remains at one despite the cold

## The traffic

### Traffic restrictions

**Church Lane, Westerfield**: A diversion route is in place today and tomorrow due to streetworks being carried out by Suffolk County Council.

**High Street, Tuddenham St Martin**: Access-only restrictions are in place today and tomorrow while Suffolk County Council carries out streetworks.

**Westerfield Lane, Tuddenham St Martin**: Two sets of restrictions are in place - an access-only order and a full road closure today and tomorrow for streetworks by Suffolk County Council.

### Planned roadworks

**Henley Road**: Cadent is carrying out essential gas connection works with two-way traffic signals in place until January 30.

**Bramford Road, Ipswich**: Multi-way traffic signals in place from today until February 11 while Openreach carries out works.

**Brettenham Crescent, Ipswich**: Give and take traffic control in place from today until January 31 for Anglian Water works.

**Claude Street, Ipswich**: Temporary 15-minute delays today while Suffolk County Council refreshes double yellow lines between Fitzroy Street and House 58.

**Cliff Lane, Ipswich**: Temporary 15-minute delays today while Suffolk County Council refreshes giveway markings at the junction with Landseer Road.

**Coral Drive, Ipswich**: Give and take traffic control in place from today until January 31 for Anglian Water works.

**Cromwell Square, Ipswich**: Temporary 15-minute delays today while Suffolk County Council refreshes faded giveway markings at the junction with St Nicholas Street.

**Duke Street, Ipswich**: Multi-way signals in place today while Suffolk County Council refreshes giveway markings at the roundabout with Myrtle Road.

**Graham Avenue, Ipswich**: Temporary 15-minute delays today while Suffolk County Council carries out urgent pothole repairs.

**Hayhill Road, Ipswich**: Temporary 15-minute delays today while Suffolk County Council refreshes yellow lines throughout the road.

**Kingsgate Drive, Ipswich**: Temporary 15-minute delays today while Suffolk County Council refreshes giveway markings at the junction with Colchester Road.

**Lupin Road, Ipswich**: Temporary 15-minute delays today while Suffolk County Council refreshes centre line markings from Wallers Grove to Columbine Gardens.

**Road From Copdock Mill Interchange to London Road - Ipswich**: Lane closure in place from today until January 31 for Openreach works.

**Shakespeare Road, Ipswich**: Give and take traffic control in place from today until January 31 for Anglian Water works.

**St Georges Street, Ipswich**: Temporary 15-minute delays today while Suffolk County Council refreshes double and single yellow lines at the junction with Fonnereau Road.

**Westerfield Road, Ipswich**: Road closure in place today and tomorrow while Suffolk County Council carries out urgent pothole repairs from Valley Road to Westerfield Road.

**Westerfield Road, Westerfield**: Road closure in place today and tomorrow while Suffolk County Council carries out urgent pothole repairs from Westerfield Road, Ipswich to Lower Road.

**Woodbridge Road, Ipswich**: Multi-way traffic signals in place from today until January 31 for Openreach works.

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