Constitution River Explained

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]

River crossings

River Crossings of the Constitution River, Barbados
CrossingCarriesLocationBuiltNotesCoordinates
Chamberlain BridgeUpper Bay StreetNational Heroes Sq. (North side),
Independence Sq. (South side)
2006Carries only pedestrians and bicycles
Charles Duncan O’Neil BridgeBridge StreetThe Wharf Rd. (North side),
Fairchild St. (South side)
PipelineCarries utilities across the river
Pedestrian BridgeEast of the minibus/van stand
Constitution BridgeConstitution RoadSoutheast of Queen's Park
James A. Tudor RoundaboutRoebuck Street, and Harmony, Tweedside, and Halls RoadsGlobe Cinema

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Constitution River. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Geonames server. August 2, 2021.