River walk to be dedicated today

Cape Girardeau's new Mississippi River river walk will be opened today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m.

The $711,505 project was completed in two stages, extending south 923 feet from Themis Street floodgate and north about 750 feet from the Broadway floodgate along the shore overlooking the Mississippi River, city officials said.

The project involved a concrete trail, tie-down structures, a circular river overlook and park benches. Decorative lights will be installed next month, along with more benches.