Roads to Heathrow Airport reopen after burst main caused flooding

Earlier disruption was caused by a main leak beneath a ring road, it is understood.

Earlier disruption was caused by a main leak beneath a ring road, it is understood.

Flooding at Heathrow Airport prevented access by road to Terminals 2 and 3 with passengers urged to use rail and underground services instead

A burst main underneath a ring road in the central terminal area caused flooding and travel issues.

Passengers travelling to or from either of these terminals today must not travel by road

Heathrow Airport warns of passenger disruption after roads blocked by flooding  GB News

Heathrow Airport has issued a 'do not drive' warning to passengers travelling to Terminals 2 and 3, as flooding in the central terminal area has resulted in road closures causing major travel disruption

Flood disrupting travel to Heathrow Airport was caused by burst main  lbc.co.uk

Heathrow Airport warns passengers not to travel by road after flooding  itv.com

Sam Corbishley | Senior News Reporter Published August 15, 2026 8:24am Updated August 15, 2026 8:24am Road access is blocked to Terminals Two and Three after the airport’s central terminal area was flooded – forcing ongoing road closures (Picture: AFP via Getty) Heathrow has warned passengers not to drive to the airpor

Flyers have instead been told to travel via train as roads around Terminals 2 and 3 have been closed.

Heathrow Airport has warned access to Terminals 2 and 3 is restricted.

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