E11 Takamatsu Expressway 'Kanonji Smart Interchange' to Open on Saturday, July 4, 2026

May 18, 2026

Kanonji City West Nippon Expressway Company Limited

Kanonji City and NEXCO West Japan Shikoku Branch announce that the Kanonji Smart Interchange (Smart IC), which has been under development on the E11 Takamatsu Expressway, will open on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

1. Opening Date and Time Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM

2. Overview of the Smart IC The Kanonji Smart IC will be the closest interchange to the central urban area of Kanonji City. By improving access to the expressway, it is expected to support corporate activities from a logistics perspective, as well as significantly contribute to promoting further exchange and tourism within the Seisan region. Location: Connected to the main line of the Takamatsu Expressway between the Sanuki-Toyonaka IC and the Onohara IC. Address: Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture Eligible Vehicles: All vehicles equipped with an ETC onboard device Operating Hours: 24 hours Usage Type: Full interchange type with a temporary stop (usable as both entrance and exit for both up and down lines)

3. Project Overview [Project Entity] Kanonji City, NEXCO West Japan [Project History] September 9, 2020: Establishment of the Kanonji Smart IC (tentative name) District Council October 16, 2020: Permission for connection granted by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to the Mayor of Kanonji City March 21, 2024: Start of on-site construction April 24, 2025: Announcement of the name 'Kanonji Smart IC'

4. Expected Benefits Expected benefits are as detailed in the attached document (3,805KB).

5. Usage Precautions This is an ETC-only interchange. Please ensure your ETC card is inserted into the onboard device before passing. If a vehicle not equipped with an ETC device mistakenly enters the Smart IC, it can reverse out. The ETC gate barrier will only open when the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Please make a 'temporary stop' and proceed only after the barrier opens. This interchange is managed from the nearby 'Sanuki-Toyonaka IC' and no staff are stationed here. If you have any questions, please use the intercom installed at the ETC gate. Staff will assist you.

6. Toll Fees Tolls (standard ETC rates) for main sections between Kanonji Smart IC and other interchanges (Distance: km, Fee: Yen) Attached document (3,805KB)