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Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem opens Israel's first cycling 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 a 42-kilometer cycle route that runs through the capital.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists also attended.

Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason that it was a popular tourist attraction in the past. Nowadays, aside from its historical treasures it also has modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The launch of the tunnel project is another stage in the growth of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all types of people throughout Israel and all over the world."

Elkin's ministry, which was also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism, and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that connect the magnificent historical past of our eternal capital with its future." נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to join us and take a ride along the modern and well-maintained cycle route that overlooks the special nature of Old Jerusalem."

Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.


Elkin said the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the dream to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many bicycle paths that are already in the city. These will be paved within the diverse areas. The goal is to encourage 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 to the Sorek purification plant.

"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the vision to transform Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
The work currently in progress includes road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced safety and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for people to walk through throughout the year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical aquarium and zoo, and ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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