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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem: Israel's First Cycling Tunnel opens

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In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem's capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. https://saloona.co.il/blog/%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99/ The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.


On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to officially open the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

נווה פריצקי "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. Elkin said that apart from its historical treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been integrated into Jerusalem's city. "The launch of the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone throughout Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels per year in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the design and operation of innovative attractions, ventures , and other attractions which connect the rich past of Jerusalem to its future". I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique nature of Old Jerusalem."

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

Elkin said the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the goal to redefine the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos It will be connected to the many cycling routes that exist in the city. These will be paved within the various neighborhoods. The objective is to promote cyclists in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently 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 Project is essential to realize the goal of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "

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

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי

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