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

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