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Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

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The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel in Israel and was inaugurated as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around the capital.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction.

https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also present.

Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason why it was an extremely popular tourist attraction in the past. Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is one of Jerusalem's treasures from the past and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The opening of this tunnel project is another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an attractive tourism destination for all kinds of people in Israel and around the globe."

נווה פריצקי Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels annually in the city's tourism development as well as in creating new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historical past and future of Jerusalem. I encourage you to take your bicycles along a stunning, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the vision to transform the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. נווה פריצקי The tunnel will also be made paved in its various neighborhoods. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move its main sewer line to Sorek's purification plant.

https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 "The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

To make the tunnel usable to the public year-round the work includes road construction and installing blowers.

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

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