Today in Bajan History| June 27th 1911 Chamberlain Bridge Causes Bridgetown Traffic Chaos

June 27, 2026 00:04:11
Today in Bajan History| June 27th 1911 Chamberlain Bridge Causes Bridgetown Traffic Chaos
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Today in Bajan History| June 27th 1911 Chamberlain Bridge Causes Bridgetown Traffic Chaos

Jun 27 2026 | 00:04:11

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Show Notes

The Barbados Agricultural Reporter criticized authorities after the Chamberlain Bridge remained open for hours when the schooner General Laurie became stuck entering the Careenage at low tide. The disruption forced pedestrians, trams, carts, and carriages to take lengthy detours, causing major traffic congestion in Bridgetown. The incident sparked public frustration and renewed calls for better infrastructure management in the growing capital.

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