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Bessemer's U.S. 2 lane hearing draws varied opinions

By P.J. GLISSON

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BESSEMER - Weather warnings did not deter numerous people from sharing firm and varied opinions during a Monday evening public hearing on proposed U.S. 2 lane changes in Bessemer.

Bessemer city council members offered the hearing in the city hall auditorium in hopes of gathering as much input as possible before they vote on the matter in coming weeks.

Council member Terry Kryshak, who started the session, said the city's initial concern had been to replace the city's water and sewer system, which has pipes more than 80 years old under the highway....