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Work begins Monday on Highway 99 near Talent Posted Apr 21, 2018 at 1:51 PM Updated Apr 21, 2018 at 1:51 PM Construction begins Monday on a $5.4 million project on state Highway 99 from Talent to Ashland. Contractor Knife River Materials will begin excavation for storm drains, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and bike lanes between Rapp Road and Creel Road. The contractor's schedule calls for work beginning on the east side of Highway 99 between Rapp Road and Creel Road. That work will be complete before the contractor switches to the west side of the highway. New pavement and striping is planned from Creel Road south to the Ashland city limits. That stage of work won't begin until late summer. Other project enhancements include a new bike lane along northbound Highway 99 from Jackson Road to South Valley View Road. The new bike lane will provide a connection to the Bear Creek Greenway near South Valley View Road. Most Popular Overdose antidote to be given away Wednesday Apr 16 at 2:01 AM Makerspace coming to Central Point Apr 18 at 11:27 AM Update: Teen's name released in fatal crash Apr 16 at 10:16 AM Police: Cat killed during fight between couple Apr 19 at 6:36 PM A long view of home Apr 19 at 6:56 PM Democrats in turmoil Apr 17 at 8:17 AM Ashland magician Harry Anderson went on to TV success Apr 18 at 5:42 PM Medford School District proposes 33 new positions Apr 19 at 7:18 AM Grants Pass man to appear on 'American Murder Mystery' Apr 16 at 9:56 AM Man sentenced for raping, assaulting wife Apr 20 at 7:14 AM Woman charged in $7,000 Victoria's Secret underwear theft Apr 20 at 4:58 PM Roller Derby benefits kids battling cancer Apr 20 at 5:32 PM © Copyright 2006-2018 Rosebud Media LLC. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com ~ P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501