Emovis, the Abertis subsidiary dedicated to the development and management of technology and information services, has launched last week a free flow toll - without barriers-the Mersey Gateway Bridge, in the city of Liverpool (United Kingdom).
The bridge, with more than 2 kilometers and three lanes per direction, connects the towns of Runcorn and Widnes and represents an important channel of communication between the Northwest of England and the rest of the country.
Emovis uses optical character recognition technology to identify vehicles that go over the bridge. Those must have a sticker in the windscreen, associated with a bank account, in order to charge payment. They can request it by registering at www.merseyflow.co.uk.
About Emovis
Emovis is the leading service delivery and technology arm of Abertis in the global markets for all electronic tolling and smart mobility solutions.
With over 550 employees across 7 countries, Emovis operates in Europe and America from its headquarters in France.
Is currently under the division of Abertis Mobility Services, along with Eurotoll.
22 September 2026
• The Group, together with its Foundation, has opened applications for the Safe Road Operations Challenge, a new open innovation call aimed at technology startups and SMEs from around the world.
• According to the Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic's National Registry of Traffic Accident Victims, 154 accidents related to road maintenance and conservation work were recorded on Spanish roads in 2025, with speed being the main risk factor.
• The challenge addresses a risk common to road operations worldwide: the direct interaction between road workers, live traffic and changing operating conditions.
• The winning proposal will receive a €40,000 ...
15 June 2026
• This is one of the main findings of a study conducted by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) in collaboration with the TRANSyT Transport Research Centre, and promoted by the Abertis Foundation as part of its international Chairs programme, analysing mobility habits, infrastructure assessments and future expectations.
• 77% of users believe toll roads have better pavement conditions than non-toll roads, and 67% say they feel safer driving on them.
• 85% call for real-time information on accidents and roadworks to be available directly in vehicles, while 75% support expanding barrier-free payment systems.
• 74% say they would use motorways more if they had access to a free electronic payment device, and seven out of ten already use mobile apps to plan their journeys.