New Delhi, April 21 -- Several key roads connecting Delhi with neighbouring cities-Noida and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, and Gurugram in Haryana-were heavily congested on Monday morning as office-bound commuters navigated peak-hour traffic. The gridlock was triggered by road closures and diversions implemented in the national capital due to the visit of US Vice President JD Vance.

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Delhi around 9:30 am on Monday, marking his first official visit to India. In anticipation of his arrival, traffic police implemented extensive arrangements across the city.

Several routes leading to Delhi from Noida, including a long stretch near Sector 62 and the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) Flyway, as well as the Meerut Exp...