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Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem inaugurates Israel's first cycle tunnel

The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the benefit of

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

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its glorious historical. Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem's historical treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is yet another step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all kinds of travelers throughout Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin's ministry, which responsible for the project along in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year throughout Jerusalem's tourism, and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical history of our capital city with its future." I encourage the cycling community to take a relaxing and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the goal to transform the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous bicycle paths that are already in the city. The paths will be paved in its numerous neighborhoods. The goal is to promote cycling among the residents of Jerusalem.

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

"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the dream of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Road construction, installation, blowers, advanced security systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing works. The tunnel will be safe for people to use all 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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