India, July 25 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) has planned a walkway or footpath from the historic Mangey Bridge to Raj Ghat, which is likely to cross several areas, in a bid to improve pedestrian infrastructure and accessibility, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.

The project will cover areas from Hanuman Setu near Kashmere Gate to Chandrawal traffic light to Nigam Bodh Ghat, and key arterial roads including University Road, Rajpur Road and Under Hill Road.

"Once completed, the improved footpaths are expected to benefit thousands of daily pedestrians, including college students, residents and office-goers who rely on these routes for daily commute. This is a move towards promoting walking and non-motorised infrastruct...