Ha Noi: Local pavements cleared in urban order crackdown
VGP - Stricter enforcement against pavement encroachment has brought visible changes to many central streets in Ha Noi, reopening pedestrian spaces and giving the capital a cleaner, more orderly appearance.
Following a series of campaigns to restore urban order, pavements in central wards have become noticeably less congested. Streets once packed with parked motorbikes, roadside vendors and rows of plastic chairs extending onto the roadway are now more open, making it easier for pedestrians to move around safely - Photo: VGP
Areas long known as encroachment hotspots, including Hang Ma, Hang Ngang, Hang Dao and Phung Hung streets, were among the first locations targeted in the crackdown - Photo: VGP
After repeated inspections, warnings and fines, the number of cases involving goods displayed on pavements has dropped significantly, with fewer repeat violations by businesses and street vendors - Photo: VGP
Walkways that were previously obstructed by stalls and shoppers have widened considerably, reducing the need for pedestrians to step into traffic - Photo: VGP
Popular tourist areas such as Trang Tien Street and Dinh Tien Hoang Street have also undergone major changes, as many informal stalls and pavement displays have disappeared - Photo: VGP
Around Hoan Kiem Lake, pavements are now cleaner and less obstructed, contributing to a more orderly atmosphere in one of the capital's busiest tourism hubs - Photo: VTV Times
Authorities have stepped up enforcement efforts in recent months, conducting inspections during both daytime and evening hours while imposing stricter penalties for pavement and roadway encroachment - Photo: VGP
