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Flooding Shuts Roads to Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 on August 15, 2026
Severe flooding caused by a burst water main at Heathrow Airport's Central Terminal Area on August 15, 2026, led to complete road closures affecting Terminals 2 and 3. Flights continued as scheduled, but passengers were urged to avoid road travel and use rail services.
Flooding at Heathrow Forces Road Closures to Terminals 2 and 3 on August 15
Flooding from a burst water main beneath Inner Ring Road West at Heathrow has closed roads to Terminals Two and Three. Passengers must avoid driving to these terminals and instead use rail or park and ride services at Terminals Four and Five.
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