More beautiful than the road named after the king.

More beautiful than the road named after the king.

In Quy Nhon City, Hung Vuong Street not only honors the contributions of the Hung Kings but also symbolizes the strong development and integration of many areas in the coastal city.

1. When asking elderly people living along Hung Vuong Street, no one remembers the exact time the street was named. They only know for sure that before 1975, the street did not have a name.

Mr. Truong Ngoc Khan (68 years old), residing in a spacious ancestral temple with a large garden in Ward 2, Nhon Phu commune, about 20 meters from Hung Vuong street, said: “I am the sixth generation of my family to continuously live in this area. According to my grandparents, in the old days there was no road along Hung Vuong street like there is now; to get to the center of Quy Nhon, you had to walk along the edge of the rice fields. By the time I grew up, I saw a road, but it was small and unnamed. I don't remember exactly when the name Hung Vuong street was given, but it was certainly after 1975.”   

The section of Hung Vuong road from Phu Tai intersection to Long Van intersection has been upgraded and widened. Photo: Nguyen Dung

Hung Vuong Street is approximately 6.5 km long (passing through Nhon Binh, Nhon Phu, and Tran Quang Dieu wards in Quy Nhon City), with its starting point at Cau Doi Bridge and its end point at Phu Tai intersection. In line with the policy of developing a comprehensive transportation infrastructure, the central government and provincial/city authorities have invested in expanding and upgrading this road in several phases.

About ten years ago, Hung Vuong Street, from Phu Tai intersection to Long Van intersection, with a total length of nearly 1.7 km, underwent a transformation thanks to investment from the National Highway 1D upgrade and expansion project. After completion, this road has a 40m wide roadbed, with 4 lanes for motorized vehicles and 2 lanes for non-motorized vehicles, a 3m wide median strip, planted trees and grass, and sidewalks on both sides.

  The end point of Hung Vuong road is Phu Tai intersection.   Photo: H.THU  

Mr. Duong Trong Canh (85 years old) recounted, "After 1975, I moved from Tuy Phuoc to Quy Nhon to work and live in a house near the Hung Vuong road (near the Phu Tai intersection, in group 5, area 9, Tran Quang Dieu ward). It's been almost 50 years now, and I've witnessed many changes and developments on this road."

“Located at the city's gateway, the name of this street is very meaningful, showing that today's descendants always admire the contributions of the Hung Kings. Hung Vuong Street is now wide and spacious, people have built more modern and spacious houses, and shops and restaurants have sprung up, making it much more bustling. Occasionally, I take a stroll and admire the lively street, which makes me very happy. For me, if you want to tell how my city of Quy Nhon has changed and developed strongly after liberation, just use this street as an example,” Mr. Canh proudly shared.   

Many residents living along Hung Vuong Street (from Ong Tho intersection to Song Ngang bridge) said that previously, the road had high traffic volume and was low-lying, so it would flood during the rainy season. A few years ago, the Quy Nhon City People's Committee implemented a project to upgrade and expand this section of road, approximately 3 km long, which has improved traffic conditions and created a safer and more convenient living and working environment for residents.

The newly inaugurated Dinh River flood drainage system has created a clean, modern landscape on both sides of Hung Vuong Street (near Cho Dinh Bridge).   Photo: NGUYEN DUNG

Over the years, Hung Vuong Street has continued to integrate with the changes and development of the city. Most recently, the Dinh River flood drainage system was inaugurated, creating a clean, modern landscape on both sides of Hung Vuong Street (the section near Cho Dinh Bridge).

2. Along Hung Vuong Street, numerous villas, restaurants, hotels, and business headquarters have sprung up. Business and trade activities are becoming increasingly vibrant, transforming this street into one of the busiest commercial arteries of Quy Nhon City.

Along the route, the emergence of Quy Nhon College of Technology (formerly Binh Dinh College), iSchool Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh Traditional Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, etc., has met the needs for education , healthcare, and human resource training for the province and the region.

Quy Nhon College of Technology (formerly Binh Dinh College) is one of the prominent landmarks on Hung Vuong Street.   Photo: NGUYEN DUNG

Ms. Doan Minh Hanh, a lecturer at Quy Nhon College of Technology, said: “Having been associated with the school for over 15 years, I have witnessed many changes and developments along this route every day. Every year, around the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, I always take the time to talk with my students about this extremely meaningful national holiday. I talk about it every year, but every year I am deeply moved!”  

Despite the rapid pace of urbanization, the road maintains a balance between development and green space, with many trees planted along both sides and many well-preserved garden houses. Long Van Park, along with smaller parks in residential areas along Hung Vuong Street, also creates green highlights in the heart of the city, providing a place for residents to relax and exercise.

Hung Vuong Street has undergone many changes and developments today.   Photo: H.THU

Hung Vuong Street has not only undergone a transformation in its frontage area, but has also become the "backbone" for the gradual development of the areas on both sides of the road. The branch roads have been widened and connected, facilitating trade and expanding urban space, with residential areas already and soon to be formed. Among these, the Long Van 2 urban area (Tran Quang Dieu ward) will be built in an area just over 100 meters from the Hung Vuong street frontage. Covering an area of ​​35.7 hectares, this urban area is planned with a modern approach to space, architecture, landscape, and a synchronized system of technical and social infrastructure.

Ms. Trinh Thi Mai (72 years old, residing in Group 9, Block 2, Tran Quang Dieu Ward) shared:   “Previously, the area where I live and the surrounding areas were deserted, mainly consisting of rice paddies. Since the Hung Vuong road was invested in, upgraded, and renovated, all of us residents are happy. We are looking forward to the construction of the Long Van 2 urban area; if that happens, we will have more opportunities for economic development, and our lives will become more vibrant and joyful.”  

HOAI THU

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