Downtown Hersey is displaying extra orange signs this month as two main construction projects are underway through May.

Main Street will be the primary focus, as it will be undergoing 1,700 feet of road paving, curb and gutter repairs, drainage improvements, and sidewalk fixes.

“We could not have completed this project without approval of Transportation Economic Development Funds, Category D, through the Michigan Department of Transportation's Rural Task Force program, specifically RTF 8a, serving Osceola County,” said Hersey Village President, Karen Huisman.

The second project is construction of a new one-mile-long walking and biking path. This pathway will connect Mosaic Park to the Muskegon River boat launch area, passing through town and near Blodgett Landing Campground.

“With a $1 million SPARK grant awarded in 2023, we are very excited to have a 1-mile long shared-use path being constructed for recreation and commuting,” Huisman said.

Both projects aim for completion by Memorial Day weekend. Some downtown roads and areas will see nearly month-long detours, but businesses and offices will remain open.