Fed up with the situation of sidewalk encroachment day and night in Vinh City
(Baonghean.vn) - On the streets of Vinh City, the situation of occupying sidewalks for business, trading, and illegal parking of cars occurs frequently, causing loss of urban beauty and affecting pedestrians.
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Although Vinh City authorities have regularly taken action to eliminate sidewalk encroachment, people still do not comply. At Phan Dang Luu "beer street", the hottest spot for sidewalk encroachment in Vinh City, every night business owners blatantly turn the sidewalk into a place to put tables, chairs, and vehicles in violation of regulations. Photo taken on the evening of October 20. Photo: PV |
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Not only on Phan Dang Luu Street, but also on most streets with many beer and late-night eateries such as Le Nin Avenue, Nguyen Phong Sac Street, Le Hong Phong Street, Le Mao Street... sidewalk encroachment happens frequently but is not handled. In the photo: Beer stalls encroach on the sidewalk on Le Nin Avenue on the evening of October 20. Photo: PV |
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On Nguyen Trai Street - the northern gateway of Vinh City center, bedding, furniture... were openly displayed on the entire sidewalk, occupying the pedestrian walkway on the afternoon of October 20. Photo: PV |
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On Tran Phu Street, the sidewalk turned into a spontaneous car parking lot day and night on the evening of October 20 and the morning of October 21. Photo: PV |
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In front of the Nghe An General Hospital is also a hot spot for sidewalk encroachment for business and trading. Although the media and press have reported it many times, the authorities have not yet dealt with it thoroughly. Photo taken on the afternoon of October 20. Photo: PV |
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On Nguyen Van Cu Street, construction sites are littering the sidewalk with construction materials, blocking the way for people on the afternoon of October 20. Photo: PV |
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In the Vinh University area, spontaneous karaoke bars have sprung up like mushrooms and have turned the sidewalks into places for business and trade, attracting a large number of young people every night. Photo: PV |
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A grocery store on Nguyen Du Street regularly displays goods on the sidewalk day and night without being inspected or handled. Photo: PV |
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Along Le Duan and Nguyen Du streets, billboards have sprung up densely, even erected right on the road. This is one of the most common sidewalk violations in Vinh City. According to statistics from the city's Urban Order Management Team, from the beginning of the year to October 2019, the force has had 475 campaigns, handling 395 cases of illegal sidewalk and roadside occupation, with a fine of 432 million VND. In addition, Vinh City's rapid response force has also handled 183 violations, fined 211 million VND. Photo: PV |