The Belton City Council has approved a change in the speed limit on North Main Street from Sparta Drive to Guthrie Drive.

The change comes after a study.

A letter sent to Belton Police Chief Gene Ellis expressed safety concerns in that area that could be addressed with a lower speed limit.

This change will reduce the speed limit from 45 to 35 miles per hour.

The Texas Department of Transportation was advised about the change and will erect new speed limit signs.