Traffic has resumed at Heathrow following flooding caused by a water main break
Traffic has resumed on all roads at London’s Heathrow Airport following flooding caused by a water main break on the ring road. On the morning of August 15, flooding in the central terminal area restricted vehicle access to Terminals 2 and 3, according to The Guardian.
Passengers traveling to or from these terminals were advised to use trains and the London Underground instead of cars. The flooding also made access to parking lots difficult: owners of parked cars were unable to reach their vehicles.
A Heathrow spokesperson stated that the leak had been contained, all roads had reopened, and the airport was operating as usual. The airport administration apologized to passengers for the inconvenience and thanked them for complying with the temporary guidelines.
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The incident occurred during school vacation—one of the busiest periods for the airport. Heathrow reported that July 19 was the busiest day of the year so far, with more than 267,000 passengers passing through the airport.
One passenger, who was scheduled to fly from Terminal 2 to her home in New Jersey, told the Press Association that she had not received any notification from the airline about the restrictions. Her brother drove her to Terminal 5, from where she took a train to Terminal 2. According to her, at the time of the interview, she was running half an hour late.
The consumer rights organization Which? advised passengers to check airlines’ policies regarding missed flights. Those who were unable to use their reserved parking due to road closures were also advised to contact the parking operator regarding changes to their reservation or a possible refund and to check the terms of their travel insurance.
