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Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem's first cycle tunnel has been inaugurated in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem's capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

Inauguration of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) and hundreds more cyclists.

Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination due to its rich past. Elkin added that in addition to its historical treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been incorporated into Jerusalem's city. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all kinds of tourists throughout Israel and all over the world."


Elkin his ministry, which responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested hundreds of millions of shekels annually in the city's tourism development as well as in creating new attractions and ventures that connect the stunning historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. I encourage all cyclists to come and take a ride along the modern, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the vision to alter the concept and transport throughout Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and ones that are paved in its areas. The goal is to encourage cycling among its residents and promote the green movement in the capital."

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located just west of the city. It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. It also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just a few of the ongoing efforts to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.

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