Chinese President Xi’s Microsoft visit: Expect major traffic congestion around Redmond campus on Wednesday afternoon

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the Redmond Microsoft campus on Wednesday afternoon.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the Redmond Microsoft campus on Wednesday afternoon.

Here’s a message from the Redmond Police Department regarding expected traffic congestion:

Redmond Residents and Commuters:

Please be aware that Chinese President Xi will be visiting our community September 23, Wednesday afternoon. There will be significant traffic disruption and congestion around the Microsoft campus that afternoon. Expect delays and if possible, please avoid the area. We understand this is difficult for residents and businesses in the area, so our traffic and safety teams are working hard to minimize issues.

Respectfully,

Kari Kuhn, Outreach Coordinator

Redmond Police Department