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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem inaugurates Israel's first cycle tunnel

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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos נווה פריצקי This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, and thousands of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once sought-after tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin said that, today, in addition to its historic treasures the tunnel construction project encompasses modern day tourism. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourism destination for all across Israel as well as around the world.

https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem's tourism development and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."

The project was financed by Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

https://ashdodnet.com/%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%A1%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A9-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%99%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A2-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9D-1-%D7%91%D7%92%D7%95%D7%92%D7%9C-516889 Elkin stressed that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist within the city. These will be paved in its diverse areas. The objective is to encourage cyclists in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek It is situated to the west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the dream of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing works to ensure the tunnel is safe throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos