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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel is opened in Israel

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The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, Israel's capital city.

The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The tunnel's official opening ceremony that is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich past. Elkin stated that, in addition to its historic treasures, modern tourism is also included in Jerusalem's city. "The launch of the tunnel project is another stage in the growth of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of tourists throughout Israel and all over the world."

נווה פריצקי Elkin, who heads the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem's tourism development and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. נווה פריצקי I encourage the cycling community to take a relaxing and modern route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.


נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the goal of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel that connects to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in its areas. It is intended to encourage cycling within the city's residents and to promote the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek, which is located west of the city and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for all to use during the entire year.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.

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