Constitution River | |
Pushpin Map: | Barbados |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of mouth |
Mouth: | Caribbean Sea |
Mouth Coordinates: | 13.0961°N -59.6144°W |
Subdivision Type1: | Country |
Subdivision Name1: | Barbados |
Subdivision Type2: | Parish |
Subdivision Name2: | Saint Michael, Barbados |
Mouth Elevation: | Sea level |
The Constitution River, commonly called "The Careenage", is a river located along Carlisle Bay, on the south-western portion of Barbados. The western end of the river runs through the centre of Bridgetown in Saint Michael. The river acts as a channel for heavy rain run-off from the higher interior regions of the island. Additionally, it is a small sheltered shallow passage or yacht harbour for medium-sized yachts or small craft boats to dock in the city. It is located roughly 1 km south of the man-made Deep Water Harbour on the Princess Alice Highway.[1]
Crossing | Carries | Location | Built | Notes | Coordinates | |
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Chamberlain Bridge | Upper Bay Street | National Heroes Sq. (North side), Independence Sq. (South side) | 2006 | Carries only pedestrians and bicycles | ||
Charles Duncan O’Neil Bridge | Bridge Street | The Wharf Rd. (North side), Fairchild St. (South side) | ||||
Pipeline | Carries utilities across the river | |||||
Pedestrian Bridge | East of the minibus/van stand | |||||
Constitution Bridge | Constitution Road | Southeast of Queen's Park | ||||
James A. Tudor Roundabout | Roebuck Street, and Harmony, Tweedside, and Halls Roads | Globe Cinema |