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The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its glorious past. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 In the present, in addition to its historical treasures the city also offers modern tourism." Elkin said. "The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourism destination for all across Israel and around the world.

https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels each year in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the development and operation of exciting attractions, ventures and attractions that connect the glorious history of our eternal city to its future". נווה פריצקי I invite cyclists to enjoy an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stressed that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to transform the concept of transport in Jerusalem." "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will link to the numerous cycle paths already in the city. נווה פריצקי They will be laid throughout the city's diverse neighborhoods. The aim is to promote cycling among residents of the city.


In the late 1990s in the 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel and is also home to the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the goal of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are just some of the ongoing works to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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