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Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel opens in Jerusalem

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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which circles the capital.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists also attended.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination because of its rich history. Nowadays, aside from its rich history, it also incorporates modern tourism." Elkin said. https://rishon.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/bywhg4vbo "The opening of this tunnel is another element of the development of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience within Israel and around the world."

נווה פריצקי Elkin is the project's director. project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the city's tourism growth and also in the development of new activities and ventures that tie the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. I invite cycling enthusiasts to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."

Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the goal to transform the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city as well as those that will be constructed within the different neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling within the city's residents and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the general public throughout the year, the works include road construction and installation of blowers.

https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.


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