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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel's first cycle tunnel

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The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason for it to be a popular tourist spot in the past. Elkin explained that the present, in addition to its historic treasures the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is a different element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for everyone across Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourists and in the creation and operation of innovative attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of our eternal city to its future". I encourage the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.

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

נווה פריצקי Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the goal of shifting the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes in the city as well as those that will be constructed within the diverse areas. נווה פריצקי It's designed to encourage cycling among its residents, and to promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."

נווה פריצקי In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel and is also home to the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.


"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers as well as modern security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for the public to pass through all year round.

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

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