Officials say the safety of motorists and pedestrians was at risk
Villagers have spoken out following the closure of a Nottinghamshire ford following concerns of irresponsible driving. Rufford Ford, near Ollerton, is well known for regularly being at least two feet of water deep with multiple drivers still making their way through it.
Some residents in the area have expressed disappointment over the road being closed and say that the ford is a big part of the village, however many feel the closure is needed at least temporarily to tackle the ongoing safety issue.One Rufford resident, Ian Tucker, 41, said: "I'm pleased to see it closed. I enjoy watching it on YouTube, but the last few weeks there have been some idiots driving dangerously.
Ian added: "It's really dangerous for pedestrians when they are racing through it with the way people are revving up and showing off for the camera." A 60 year old resident who did not wish to be named said: "For me personally we are really upset about it, because as residents we have not been consulted at all.
She added that although the closure stops the problem for now, it is "not dealing with the issue of motorists driving dangerously." Adding: "There's a bigger road safety issue on the A roads I think." She described avoiding the road with the ford as a "pain" but says she does so as she has "seen too many cars get stuck." When asked her thoughts on the closure, Susan said: "From my point of view, it's one of those things where it is either all or nothing.
She said: "I have to go that way everyday but I just go the long way round. My husband was saying that they should put cameras up, but I would love it to have a little bridge and we could walk over it everyday. That would save five to ten minutes.
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