VIDEO: A street that articulated truck drivers just hate

THE driver of a heavy articulated truck was literally driven around the bend in Castlebar today because that's exactly what he could not do!

His vehicle failed to turn the corner at the top of Castle Street in the town centre because the location is too narrow.

As a result, he was forced to reverse, with the assistance of a helpful passer-by, a number of yards before finding a clear roadway out of town via Barrack Bridge.

According to shop owners at the location, it is a common occurrence and yet there is no signage forewarning drivers about the situation. 

Now it is hoped this video will prompt Castlebar Municipal District to erect a large sign at the top of Castle Street to end this problem which invariably leads to traffic snarls.