POINT MARION, Pa. -- Officials cut the ribbon on a new $21 million Point Marion Bridge this morning.

The span carries Route 88 over the Monongahela River between Greene and Fayette counties. It includes a wide sidewalk to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists who use nearby river trails.

Construction began in December 2007. Traffic was maintained during the project on the 79-year-old Albert Gallatin Memorial Bridge, which is adjacent to the new span.

The old bridge will be demolished Nov. 9.

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