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.
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.
21 May 2026
The Abertis Foundation has presented the Abertis Spain 2026 Awards, which recognise research excellence in sustainable mobility, infrastructure and transport, in an edition that also marks the beginning of a new stage of the Abertis Chairs International Network, which is consolidating itself as an international mobility observatory.
The Abertis Chairs International Network, coordinated by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), promotes collaboration between some of the most prestigious universities in the countries in which Abertis operates, to promote sustainable mobility through data analysis, applied research and the development of innovative projects.
The event, held as part of a day of debate on road infrastructure, brought together experts from academia, business and institutions to address issues such as innovation, digitalisation, user experience and financing models.