Plan to reopen infamous ford loved by TikTokers
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Rufford Ford was closed on safety grounds in December 2022
Proposals have been put forward to reopen an infamous ford which closed on safety grounds three years ago. Rufford Ford in Nottinghamshire became known around the world due to TikTok and YouTube videos of cars splashing through, and sometimes getting stuck. Nottinghamshire County Council is now looking to reopen it again with traffic calming measures, while acknowledging that opinions on doing this are "strongly polarised". The police, fire service and some local residents have supported the closure, while other residents and the area's MP want the ford to reopen.
Cars cannot drive through Rufford Ford but people can cross it on foot or bicycle using a bridge
The proposals to reopen the ford follow a consultation over its future, and there is now due to be a further consultation over the traffic calming scheme. Councillor Bert Bingham, cabinet member for transport and environment, said: "Any long-term solution for the ford must carefully balance the perspectives of all stakeholders, and it is evident from the co
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