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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem: Israel's First Cycling Tunnel opens

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the advantage of

The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which is a loop around the capital.

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entry point can be found within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km away from the Kerem junction.

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

Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination due to its glorious historical. Elkin explained that nowadays along with its historic treasures, the tunnel project also includes modern tourism. "The opening of this tunnel project is a different part in the development Jerusalem. It makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for every kind of person throughout Israel and around the world."

Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in Jerusalem's tourist development as well as in creating new activities and ventures which will link the amazing historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.

Around NIS 25 million was put into in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the idea to alter the concept and transport in Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which will connect to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that will be paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors as well as encouraging the green revolution in transportation in the capital city."

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. נווה פריצקי https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True It is currently being used as an infrastructure Tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the vision to transform Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just a few of the ongoing projects to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.

It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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