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Neve ParitzkiIsrael's first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a sought-after tourist destination due to its historic past. Elkin stated that nowadays along with its historical treasures the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The inauguration (of [this] tunnel project is a further step in the growth of Jerusalem as well as the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular city to visit for all kinds of audiences throughout Israel and around the world."

https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and also in the development of exciting tourist attractions and ventures that link the fascinating history of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to join us and take a ride along the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."

The project was financed by the Elkin's department as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to alter the concept and transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist within the city. They will be laid throughout the city's numerous areas. The aim is to promote cycling among the residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. https://saloona.co.il/blog/%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99/ This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
The work currently in progress includes road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced safety and electrical systems in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for people to walk through throughout the year.


נווה פריצקי You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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