India, Oct. 16 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to mandate night-time construction for all large-scale road and flyover projects across the national capital, officials said on Wednesday. The move will ease traffic congestion and expedite infrastructure development.

According to officials, changes to PWD contracts will restrict major construction activities to between 11pm and 6am. The department is also introducing performance-based rewards or incentives for contractors who complete projects ahead of schedule.

PWD minister Parvesh Verma said the move is meant to bring greater efficiency and discipline to infrastructure development in the city. "Big infrastructure projects like flyovers take time and diversions for such l...