Increased security at OR Tambo for presidential inauguration

Passengers traveling to OR Tambo International Airport are advised to allocate extra time for their journey due to increased security measures ahead of tomorrow’s presidential inauguration.

Furthermore, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed its readiness for the arrival of foreign dignitaries at the airport on Wednesday, coinciding with the inauguration of the 7th Administration.

Security and road closures for presidential inauguration

ACSA has rolled out comprehensive safety and security protocols in collaboration with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation. Furthermore, ACSA Regional General Manager Jabulani Khambule emphasised that access to the airport precinct will be limited.

“Travelers are advised that there will be limited access to the airport precinct due to several road closures and high police activity this week,” said Khambule.

“Complete or partial road closures will affect routes such as Cargo Road and Arrivals Road from Tuesday to midnight on Saturday.”

Furthermore, these measures aim to manage the arrival of heads of state who will be greeted by the National Ceremonial Guard and ceremonial dancers. Moreover, to facilitate this, a special gate has been allocated for national government leaders, foreign ministers, and other government guests arriving and departing on international flights.

Coordination and operational readiness

ACSA assures that it is fully prepared to handle the influx of foreign dignitaries while maintaining stringent security checks.

“ACSA is ready to not only handle the pressure and logistics for the arrival of foreign heads of state but also to ensure that all necessary security checks and measures are in place,” Khambule stated.

ACSA’s approach includes coordination with various law enforcement agencies to implement additional security measures effectively.

Traffic management

To ensure smooth traffic flow, vehicles on airport roadways will be diverted by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department to the departures (upper) roadway and Parkade 2 South, Levels 2 and 3, for pick-up and drop-off purposes. Passengers are urged to plan their travel accordingly and allow for extra time to navigate these changes.

The South African reported, number of roads around the Union Buildings in Tshwane will be closed due to the presidential inauguration on Wednesday, 19 June.

Additionally, road closures around the Union Buildings for the presidential inauguration will be implemented from 3:00 on Wednesday, 19 June, until 6:00 on Thursday, 20 June.

• Gordon Road and Stanza Bopape Street
• Jan Shoba Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Grosvenor Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Hilda Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Festival Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Athlone Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Hill Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Orient Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Balmoral Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Lisdogan Avenue and Stanza Bopape Street
• Farenden Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• East Avenue and Stanza Bopape Street
• Beckett Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Pine Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Blackwood Street and Stanza Bopape Street

Continuation list of road closures for Presidential Inauguration

Here are other road closures:

• Johan Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Wessels Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Madiba Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Lydes-Zeederberg Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Hamilton Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Steve Biko Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Steve Biko Street and Stanza Bopape Street
• Dumbarton Road and Stanza Bopape Street
• Dumbarton Road and Harcourt Street
• Dumbarton Road and Nassau Street
• Madiba Street and Government Avenue
• Edmond Street and Government Avenue
• Balmoral Avenue and Government Avenue
• Tom Jenkins Drive and Soutpansberg Road
• Tom Jenkins Drive and Russel Street
• Tom Jenkins Drive next to Governor’s house
• East Avenue and Government Avenue
• Beckett Street and Government Avenue
• Pine Street and Government Avenue
• Blackwood Street and Government Avenue
• North Street
• Soutpansberg Road
• Van Der Merwe Street
• Nuffield Street