India, June 19 -- New Delhi

Public Works Department (PWD) has started the geotechnical survey process for a foot overbridge (FOB) in Dhaula Kuan, near the Rajputana Rifles headquarters, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

After conducting a site visit last month, PWD has now approved a budget of Rs.2.5 crore for a basic FOB, without a lift, escalator or ramp, they said.

"The technical survey will be started soon and a design consultant will also be appointed to assess the height, alignment and other details. We have also written to the traffic police to assess the ground situation and arrangements so that traffic on the Ring Road is not affected during construction," a PWD official said.

While the construction of the FOB ...