Neve ParitzkiJerusalems first cycling tunnel is open in Israel

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The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.

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

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The opening ceremony of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long, was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin said that, today, in addition to its rich history the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. "The opening of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types across Israel as well as around the world.

Elkin's ministry, which was also in charge of the project together alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical past of our eternal capital and the future." I encourage cyclists to join us and take a ride along an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique nature of Old Jerusalem."

נווה פריצקי Around NIS 25 million was invested in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin's ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for achieving our dream to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and those that will paved in its neighborhoods. It's designed to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in the capital."

In the late 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. נווה פריצקי It is currently used for infrastructure purposes. נווה פריצקי It also houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the vision for changing Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

Road construction installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part of the ongoing works. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the season.

https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical aquarium and zoo, as well as historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.