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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel's first cycle tunnel.

The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 The tunnel's southern entrance is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.


The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated at a formal ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Nowadays, aside from its rich history, it also incorporates modern tourism," Elkin said. "The launch of the tunnel project is yet another stage in the growth of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of tourists in Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin's ministry, which responsible for the project along alongside Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures that link the amazing historical time of our capital city and the future." נווה פריצקי I invite you to ride your bicycles along a beautiful maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for achieving our dream to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will be connected to the many cycling routes that exist in the city. The paths will be paved throughout the city's diverse neighborhoods. The objective is to promote cyclists in the city.

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

נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
To make the tunnel usable to the general public throughout the year, the works include road construction, as well as installation of blowers.

https://ashdodnet.com/%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%A1%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A9-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%99%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A2-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9D-1-%D7%91%D7%92%D7%95%D7%92%D7%9C-516889 The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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