Proposed work on Trimbelle River Bridge includes overlaying the deck with concrete
Release date: October 14, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed maintenance project on the bridge that carries WIS 29 over the Trimbelle River east of the city of River Falls in Pierce County.
The public is invited to go to the project website, review information about the proposed work and submit comments by Nov. 13, 2026, by:
- Email:
elizabeth.fagen@dot.wi.gov
- Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 718 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, W 54701 Attn.: Elizabeth Fagen
Built in 1941, the bridge is in need of maintenance. WisDOT is proposing:
- Overlaying the bridge deck with concrete
- Completing ancillary work on the rest of structure
- Repaving roadway approaches
During construction, WIS 29 will remain open to a single lane of traffic at the bridge controlled by temporary traffic signals.
Construction currently is scheduled for 2029.
Motorists are reminded that using handheld cell phones in Wisconsin work zones is illegal. Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.
For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news and improvement project updates in Wisconsin’s Northwest Region:
For more information, contact:
Christena T. O'Brien, Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471,
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov