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Neve ParitzkiIsrael's first cycling tunnel opens in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

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

Jerusalem was once sought-after tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin stated that, today in addition to its historic treasures, it is also home to modern-day travelers. "The launch of the tunnel project is another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as a tourism destination for all kinds of tourists throughout Israel as well as around the world."

נווה פריצקי Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem... I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."

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


נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to alter the concept and transport throughout Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved throughout its various neighborhoods. The tunnel will be a great way to increase cycling and encourage green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, installation blowers, and advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is secure for everyone to use during the entire year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.

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