The series of construction material yards in Cau Giay ward are causing dust pollution and traffic safety hazards.

In the final months of the year, when the demand for house construction and renovation increases, the unauthorized construction material storage areas in Cau Giay ward, Hanoi, become very active, causing dust, pollution, and traffic safety hazards.

Observations on several streets in Cau Giay ward, such as Ton That Thuyet, Truong Cong Giai, Thanh Thai, and the end of alley 165 on Cau Giay street, show that many construction materials like sand, stone, bricks, and cement are piled high without any covering. When there is wind or vehicles pass by, dust is stirred up and spreads into the surrounding area, affecting the living environment of residents.

Besides causing air pollution, construction material yards also occupy sidewalks and even spill onto the road, reducing traffic space. In areas with high population density and heavy traffic, the narrowed road space significantly increases the risk of traffic accidents. Homemade vehicles and three-wheeled carts carrying materials speed along the road without proper covering, causing materials to spill onto the road, creating dust, slippery surfaces, and posing a danger to road users.

Construction material storage areas are encroaching on the sidewalk in alley 1, Ton That Thuyet Street, located about 50 meters from the headquarters of the Party Committee and People's Committee of Cau Giay Ward.

The area around the entrance to the construction material storage yard is messy and the streets are in disrepair.

The construction material yard located at the end of alley 165, Cau Giay Street, is causing dust and environmental pollution.

Construction materials are piled up haphazardly from the sidewalks onto the road, obstructing visibility and creating traffic hazards.

Three-wheeled vehicles and makeshift carts carrying materials without covers drag dust and dirt onto the road...

Cau Giay Ward is one of Hanoi's fastest-developing areas, home to numerous apartment buildings, offices, schools, and new urban developments. Towards the end of the year, the demand for home renovation and repair increases sharply, further fueling the rampant activity of construction material yards; the transportation and loading of materials even takes place at night. Investigations reveal that most of the construction material storage yards in Cau Giay Ward are informal, utilizing agricultural land or land designated for delayed projects.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, a resident of an apartment building on Thanh Thai Street, said: "These construction material storage areas have been operating for a long time, but they are busier at the end of the year. I live on a high floor and look down at them loading and unloading materials even at night. The noise and dust affect my sleep, especially for the elderly. There are many material storage areas at the end of Thanh Thai Street, so the roads are always dusty..."

The construction material storage area is located in the middle of a densely populated residential area, negatively impacting the living environment of the residents.

A construction waste storage area on Thanh Thai Street contains construction debris, scrap metal, and other items, posing a potential fire and explosion hazard.

Homemade vehicles carrying materials speed and swerve erratically in narrow alleys, creating traffic safety hazards.

Homemade vehicles and three-wheeled vehicles are not inspected and are prohibited from circulating in Hanoi's inner city.

The operation of unauthorized construction material yards is one of the many factors contributing to air pollution in Hanoi.

In recent days, fine dust pollution has become a pressing issue in Hanoi. Unauthorized, uncovered construction material yards are a major source of dust dispersion. Furthermore, the frequent operation of makeshift vehicles transporting materials in the inner city contributes to emissions, exacerbating air quality problems. Pedestrians, the elderly, and young children are directly affected, facing a high risk of respiratory illnesses, allergic rhinitis, and eye problems. This contradicts Hanoi's efforts to improve the environment in recent years.

To clarify this issue further, a reporter from the News and Nation newspaper (Vietnam News Agency) contacted and scheduled a meeting with the People's Committee of Cau Giay Ward, but after a week, the press agency has still not received an official response from the local authorities. The News and Nation newspaper will continue to provide updates in subsequent articles.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/loat-bai-vat-lieu-xay-dung-o-phuong-cau-giay-gay-bui-bam-mat-an-toan-giao-thong-20251211085058210.htm