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Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the advantage of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The tunnel's southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km away from the Kerem junction.

נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists because of its rich history. In the present, in addition to its rich history the city also offers modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The opening of this tunnel project [is] another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. It transforms the city into an attractive tourist place for every kind of person within Israel and around the world."

Elkin who's ministry spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in Jerusalem's tourist development and also in the creation of new activities and ventures which will link the amazing historical past and future of Jerusalem. https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem."

נווה פריצקי A total of NIS 25 million was invested 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, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the dream of shifting the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many cycling routes that exist within the city. These will be paved in its diverse areas. The aim is to promote cycling among residents of the city.

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.

"The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

Road construction installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing construction. The tunnel is safe for the people to use all year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, and also the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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