Security Alert: Road Closures and Heavy Traffic during visit of Chinese President Xi

Location: Chennai and Mahabalipuram

Event: On Friday, October 11, Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi will arrive for an informal summit in Mahabalipuram. Chennai International Airport expects delays around the scheduled arrival (12:00 to 15:00 hours on October 11) and departure (12:00 to 15:00 hours on October 12) of the Prime Minister and President. Expect delays and/or closures on routes to and from Chennai International Airport, the ITC Grand Chola Hotel and Mahabalipuram.
U.S. Consulate personnel have been advised to avoid these areas.

Actions to Take:
Avoid locations where heavy traffic or road closures are expected
Keep a low profile.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Monitor local media for updates.
Follow the instructions of local authorities.

Assistance:
• U.S. Embassy New Delhi
Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri 110021
telephone: +91-11-2419-8000<tel:+91-11-2419-8000>
https://in.usembassy.gov

• U.S. Consulate
General Mumbai (Bombay)
C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
telephone: +91-22-2672-4000<tel:+91-22-2672-4000>

• U.S. Consulate
General Chennai (Madras)
220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006
telephone: +91-44-2857-4000<tel:+91-44-2857-4000>

• U.S. Consulate
General Kolkata (Calcutta)
5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071
telephone: +91-33-3984-2400<tel:+91-33-3984-2400>.

• U.S. Consulate
General Hyderabad
Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500003
telephone: +91-40-4033-8300<tel:+91-40-4033-8300>.

• State Department
– Consular Affairs
888-407-4747<tel:888-407-4747> or
202-501-4444<tel:202-501-4444>

• India
Travel Advisory and Country Page