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]
| Constitution River | |
|---|---|
 Constitution River and Fairchild Street Bus Terminal | |
  Location of mouth | |
| Location | |
| Country | Barbados |
| Parish | Saint Michael, Barbados |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Caribbean Sea |
• coordinates | 13°05′46″N 59°36′52″W / 13.09611°N 59.61444°W |
• elevation | Sea level |
River crossings
| Crossing | Carries | Location | Built | Notes | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Bridge | Upper Bay Street | National Heroes Sq. (North side), Independence Sq. (South side) | 2006 | Carries only pedestrians and bicycles | 13°05′46″N 59°36′51″W / 13.09611°N 59.61417°W |
| Charles Duncan O’Neil Bridge | Bridge Street | The Wharf Rd. (North side), Fairchild St. (South side) | 13°05′47″N 59°36′46″W / 13.09639°N 59.61278°W | ||
| Pipeline | Carries utilities across the river | 13°05′49″N 59°36′40″W / 13.09694°N 59.61111°W | |||
| Pedestrian Bridge | East of the minibus/van stand | 13°05′49″N 59°36′38″W / 13.09694°N 59.61056°W | |||
| Constitution Bridge | Constitution Road | Southeast of Queen's Park | |||
| James A. Tudor Roundabout | Roebuck Street, and Harmony, Tweedside, and Halls Roads | Globe Cinema |
See also
References
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Constitution River.
- Bridgetown, Barbados, Island Guide Barbados
- Constitution River, TripAdvisor.com reviews