TRAFFIC systems in a town are in line for their biggest shake-up for years.

Scarborough Borough Council, in North Yorkshire, is planning to reverse the flow of traffic in York Place, one of the busiest thoroughfares and to have designated bus-only lanes in Westborough.

New traffic lights will also give buses priority.

The £220,000 scheme has been welcomed by Scarborough and District Bus Company's commercial manager, Bob Rackley. He said: "By getting rid of the traffic bottleneck in Westborough, we shall be able to make big improvements to journey times."