Overview

• JD Vance arrived in Delhi at 9:30 am on April 21 for his inaugural official visit to India, prompting extensive security arrangements.
• Key commuter routes, including NH-24, the DND Flyway, and the Meerut Expressway, faced severe gridlock during Monday morning rush hour.
• Delhi and Gautam Budh Nagar Traffic Police issued advisories, enforced parking bans, and suggested alternate routes to manage congestion.
• Commuters reported delays of over 45 minutes on social media, citing bumper-to-bumper traffic on major stretches like the Delhi-Meerut Expressway.
• Traffic restrictions remain in place ahead of Vance’s scheduled evening visit to Akshardham Temple and his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.