MAJOR road changes which come into effect in Atherton on Monday will create a safer and more pedestrian friendly environment.

Mealhouse Lane has been widened to become a two-way street between Church Street and Bag Lane

New traffic light junctions have been created at Mealhouse Lane-Church Street, Mealhouse Lane-St John Street and Mealhouse Lane-Alma Street

Additional crossings have been installed along Mealhouse Lane

Market Street will be closed to through traffic between Crab Tree Lane and Hampson Street. This will apply to all traffic except buses between 10.30am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Changes to traffic directions on short sections of Mayfield Street and Morley Street.

New directional signs are being erected around the town centre and Mealhouse Lane will come under a 20mph speed limit.