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Neve ParitzkiThe first cycle tunnel in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

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As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. 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 northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as many cyclists.

https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination due to its glorious history. Elkin explained that nowadays along with its rich history, the tunnel project also encompasses modern day tourism. "The opening (of [this] tunnel project is an additional part of the expansion of Jerusalem, and its transformation into a desirable city to visit for all kinds of visitors throughout Israel as well as across the globe."

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/ Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city's eternal past to the future of Jerusalem... נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that overlooks the special nature of Old Jerusalem."

The project was funded by the Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the vision to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי "The tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing bicycle pathways in the city, as well as the ones that will be laid in the various neighborhoods in the hope of encouraging cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors, and also promoting the green revolution of transportation in the capital city."

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


נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "

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

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.

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