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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel is opened in Israel

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In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem's capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

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The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, and hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a very popular tourist destination because of its historical past. Elkin stated that, today aside from its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. "The inauguration of this tunnel is another element of the development of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי It transforms the city into an attractive destination for tourists of all types of audience in Israel, and worldwide."

נווה פריצקי Elkin, whose ministry was in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the city's tourism development and in the development of new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historic past with the future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."

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


"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the idea to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin stressed. "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. נווה פריצקי It will be connected to the many cycle paths already within the city. These will be paved in its various neighborhoods. The goal is to promote cyclists in the city.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing efforts to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical zoo and aquarium and also the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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