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Today's traffic restrictions and planned roadworks in Ipswich

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There are 3 traffic restrictions and 12 planned roadworks in Ipswich today. Check before you travel.

Please note that this report includes only confirmed works and restrictions. Emergency works may occur at short notice.

Today's traffic restrictions in Ipswich

Boot Street, Great Bealings: Road closure and diversion route in place from today until December 8, with delays likely due to streetworks being carried out by Suffolk County Council.

Kingsgate Drive, Ipswich: Road closure in place from today until December 6, with a diversion route via Lancing Avenue. Works being managed by Suffolk County Council.

Road From A1214 to Tesco Superstore, Pinewood: Road closure in place from today until December 3, with a diversion route via Copdock Mill Interchange to London Road.

Today's planned roadworks in Ipswich

Arundel Way, Rushmere St Andrew: Two-way traffic signals in place from today until December 4 for footway repairs outside number 47.

Bixley Road, Ipswich: Multi-way signals in place from today until December 4 for a topographical survey near the junction with Ashdown Way.

Kingsgate Drive, Ipswich: Road closure from today until December 6 for installation of new tactile paved crossing points between Colchester service road and Lancing Avenue junction.

Road From A1214 to Tesco Superstore, Pinewood: Road closure from today until December 3 for urgent roundel line marking replacement works.

Sproughton Road, Ipswich: Multi-way signals in place from today until December 6 for Openreach works.

Westerfield Road, Ipswich: Two-way signals in place from today until December 6 for installation of drop kerbs for Bellway Homes construction access.

Wherstead Road, Ipswich: Two-way signals in place today only for Anglian Water works.

A12 Martlesham: Lane closure in place from today until December 3 for urgent stop line works around the roundabout.

Chelsworth Avenue, Ipswich: Give and take traffic control in place from today until December 4 for Anglian Water works.

Egglestone Close, Ipswich: Temporary obstruction with 15-minute delays today only for carriageway resurfacing works.

Rosecroft Road, Ipswich: Give and take traffic control from today until December 4 for CityFibre works.

Shakespeare Road, Ipswich: Multi-way signals in place from today until December 3 for Openreach works.

Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and allow extra time when travelling through these areas.

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Has Fabio Wardley's 'dream' Portman Road fight moved one step closer?

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The British heavyweight champion and diehard Ipswich Town fan could see his ambition to fight at his beloved club become reality after a new licence application.

Why it matters: Ipswich Town Football Club has applied for a variation of its licence at Portman Road. The application has requested boxing or wrestling entertainment to take place between 12:00 and 22:30 on Sundays to Thursdays, as well as 12:00 to 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

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West Stand at Portman Road stadium in IpswichHolly Woodard-Williams

What they're saying: Speaking with the BBC, an ITFC spokesperson said: "Following infrastructure improvements to Portman Road over the past couple of years, it will not be uncommon for the stadium to apply for various licences to host events across different sectors; this is just one of many that will start to appear."

For context: British heavyweight champion and Ipswich Town fan Fabio Wardley said it was his "dream" to fight at the ground.

In October 2024, Wardley told BBC Radio Suffolk he wanted to fight at Portman Road, saying: "It's still the dream and it's on the cards".

"If anything it's closer than ever now because being with Frank Warren my promoter, he's done stadium shows before and he knows how to put them on.

"When it happens is still a massive question but pieces are definitely falling into place for this."

Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in IpswichAlamy

The bigger picture: Ipswich Town chief executive, Mark Ashton, said in November 2024 that the club had been in discussion with Wardley about appearing at the ground and that it was in the "pipeline" but not "imminent".

The details: The club has also requested to be permitted to include live music performances, playing of recorded music, dance performances as well as alcohol sales and late night refreshments.

Portman Road underwent a series of improvements last summer to prepare the ground for Premier League football, including new media facilities, more executive boxes and the introduction of safe standing areas at the ground for the first time.

What's next: Posters advertising the change have been put up in the area around the ground with people able to have their say on the change until 24 April.

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