On account of a contemplated undergrade crossing with the Southern
Pacific Railway, a stretch of 4,200 feet on the Pacific Highway just
north of Ashland was left unpaved between Ashland and Medford when the
balance of the distance between those points was paved in 1914. In 1917
arrangement was made between the County and Railway Company for the
construction of this undercrossing and the State Highway Commission set
aside funds to cover the cost of the 4,200 feet of grading in connection
therewith.
The Installation of the undercrossing structure was handled by the
Southern Pacific Railway Company. The grading was handled by the County
grading forces under the supervision of the Highway Department. Mr. F.
H. Walker acted as resident engineer. The grading was commenced on
January 7, 1918, and completed August 1, 1918. The total cost of the
grading was $9,768.88, and was paid entirely from State funds.