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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel inaugurated in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.

The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The tunnel's southern entry point can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km away from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated at a formal ceremony held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. Elkin stated that, today aside from its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. נווה פריצקי "The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for everyone across Israel and around the world.

Elkin who is in charge of the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city's tourism growth and in the creation innovative attractions and ventures that link the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem.

https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ The project was financed by Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the idea to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. "The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycle paths already within the city. נווה פריצקי These will be paved within the various areas. The aim is to promote cycling among the residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. "


Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through at all times of the year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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