The Urban Municipality of Antananarivo demolished eleven illegally erected buildings in Ankatso yesterday. Built on public land, these structures obstructed traffic circulation. During the demolition operation at Ankatso, eleven illegal constructions were torn down yesterday morning. "Erected on public land, these buildings violate urban planning regulations," stated Hery Lala Andriamanalinarisoa, Director of Urban Planning at the Urban Municipality of Antananarivo, during the operation. This intervention by the Urban Municipality of Antananarivo (CUA) aims to reclaim public space and enforce regulations. The buildings in question were constructed without permits on University Road, directly on public thoroughfare in a non-buildable zone. By encroaching on the roadway, they hindered pedestrian and vehicle circulation. "This is an illegal construction erected on public land, which constitutes a non-buildable zone. The owners had already received a warning when work began. Despite this, they continued construction. An additional grace period was granted, but we were ultimately forced to proceed with demolition because this construction obstructed traffic and was located in an area where all construction is prohibited," explained Hery Lala Andriamanalinarisoa. Gilles Randrianatoandro, Director of Markets at the Urban Municipality of Antananarivo, clarified that the land was intended to host a market. Awareness Campaign Beyond this intervention, the CUA is raising alarms over the surge in illegal constructions in the capital. It is currently strengthening awareness campaigns to remind residents that all construction must be preceded by authorization. Illegal construction sites whose owners persist despite warnings are sealed off weekly. This campaign reflects a commitment to better organize urban space and preserve the public interest. In several Antananarivo neighborhoods, chaotic urbanization continues to spread. Buildings are constructed over drainage channels, while others fail to respect alignment plans and encroach on sidewalks. These occupations complicate access for emergency vehicles and can prevent firefighter intervention in case of fire. Green spaces, essential to neighborhood balance, are gradually disappearing in many fokontany. Residents also denounce the consequences of this situation on their daily lives. "Sidewalks are increasingly occupied by kiosks and makeshift structures. Pedestrians are forced to walk on the road, which becomes dangerous," testified Léonard, a road user. Furthermore, this chaotic occupation reduces driver visibility and increases accident risks. "Control operations should continue to preserve public spaces and guarantee user safety," he added.