India, Sept. 8 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will construct a foot over bridge (FOB) near the Delhi High Court to reduce congestion, and ensure a safe passage to advocates and litigants, senior NDMC official said on Sunday.

The pedestrian bridge will be developed near Gate number 5 of the high court along the Sher Shah Suri Marg, and will have facilities for escalators and lifts.

NDMC vice chairperson Kuljeet Chahal said that the council has decided to appoint the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) as the project management consultant (PMC) for the project.

"This integrated facility will provide safe and convenient passage for advocates, clients, litigants, and other visitors to the high court, as well as for pedestrians i...