US Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. (Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin expects closures and delays Monday and Tuesday as U.S. Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit.
JD Vance to visit Austin
Vance's visit will impact traffic, Austin announced Saturday, causing delays in some areas.
The City of Austin is reminding residents to expect traffic delays and potential street closures from the morning of Monday to the evening of Tuesday. Street closures for Monday morning are between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Cesar Chavez Street from Red River to Brazos streets. The street closures around Cesar Chavez Street are expected to last overnight.
The city recommends that residents:
- Plan alternative routes to avoid delays.
- Use public transportation options; some routes may be adjusted to accommodate the closures.
- Avoid parking along any part of the route.
For a list of all street closures in Austin, visit Austin Transportation and Public Works' webpage.
Dig deeper:
The Financial Times reports that Vance is in Austin to headline a fundraiser.
It's part of a fundraising tour for the Republican National Committee that will also be making stops in Dallas and Nashville.
Those who would like to attend have reportedly been asked to spend $100,000.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the City of Austin and the Financial Times.