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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem inaugurates Israel's first cycle tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the benefit of
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. The southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

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

Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich history. Elkin said that the present tourism industry is one of Jerusalem's historic treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 "The launch (of this tunnel project) is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem, and its transformation into a desirable city to visit for all kinds of audiences across Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels annually in the city's tourism development and in the development of new activities and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. I invite the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.


https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the new tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. נווה פריצקי The tunnel will also be paved in its various areas. This will encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located to the west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "

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

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium as well as ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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