The long-discussed 11th Street extension, south from Stevenson Drive, could be back on the front burner.
The State Journal-Register reports the City of Springfield is preparing to go to court on an eminent domain petition to acquire land that would be needed to extend 11th down, allowing to eventually connect to UIS and making it a complete north-south route through the city.
The land is owned by Contech Construction Products, and the city would have to pay fair market value for the land if its court petition is granted.
