Rain causes traffic delays

An International research project into the effects of extreme weather on Europe’s transport network has shown that rain causes the most problems. Heavy rain can cut off or submerge low-lying areas, cause bridge scour, flood underpasses and damage earthworks.
March 22, 2012 Read time: 1 min
An International research project into the effects of extreme weather on Europe’s transport network has shown that rain causes the most problems. Heavy rain can cut off or submerge low-lying areas, cause bridge scour, flood underpasses and damage earthworks. The project is headed by the Finnish research body 7108 VTT and is investigating the impact of extreme weather on transport further.

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