Please be advised therefore that as of Monday 10 May 2010, the lower road way which is normally used for pick-ups (Arrivals), will be closed to the general public. Motorists who wish to drop off passengers will be directed to the upper roadway (Departures), those who are there to pick up arriving passengers are advised to make use of our parking bays. The airport has a 15 minute free parking grace period in all parking areas, which gives you enough time to collect and drive off.

The closures will be implemented on the following days throughout the month of May:
Mondays 06h00 – 09h00
Wednesdays 10h00 –14h00
Fridays 14h00- 20h00
Sundays 17h00- 20h00

This exercise will ultimately result in complete road closures in some areas for members of the public from June 1st until the end of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Upper roadway usage

It is important to stress that you may not pick up any passengers on the upper roadway level this will strictly be used for drop offs. None-compliance of any kind during drop off and pick up will lead to your vehicle being clamped and towed away.

“We would like to take this opportunity to urge the public to be patient during this time as we prepare towards a flawless traffic flow into and around the largest and busiest airport in the African continent,” said Assistant General Manager for Operations at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Tebogo Mekgoe

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