First Aired April 1, 2023

As MDOT spokesman Nick Schirripa jokes, Michigan's spring "flower" - the orange construction barrel - has started to "bloom" in Calhoun County. Specifically, construction has begun on I-94 between Helmer and 17 1/2 Mile Roads, where repaving and bridge repairs are the focus.

Episode Resources

Mi-Drive construction interactive map
MDOT construction info - I-94 Calhoun County

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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8-8:30 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.

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