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Polluted Hanoi canal turned into pedestrian path

A severely-polluted canal in Hanoi has been transformed into a pedestrian path.

A severely-polluted canal in Hanoi has been transformed into a pedestrian path.

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The 400-metre street section which runs in parallel with Thai Ha Street in Dong Da District has been put into operation early this year.


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Some days ago, the street was a contaminated canal. In 2016, the canal was covered by concrete, however, it continued facing the pollution due to the dumping of waste. 

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At the end of last year, local authorities decided to change it into a pedestrian road which is separated with Thai Ha Street by a median strip.


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Trees and flowers are grown along the two sides of the road section.


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Lots of people often come there to relax 

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This is now an area for children 

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Signs banning cars and motorbikes
Source: dtinews.vn, VietnamNet
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