Neve ParitzkiThe first cycle tunnel in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as thousands of cyclists.
Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason that it was a popular tourist attraction in the past. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True Elkin said that today aside from its historical treasures it also incorporates modern tourists. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling city that is attractive to all types of people in Israel and around the globe."
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourists and in the creation and operation of exciting tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that link the rich history of our eternal city to its future". I would like to invite cyclists to come and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקיhttps://rishon.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/bywhg4vbo Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an crucial tool to realize the goal to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be made paved in the various neighborhoods. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transportation in the capital.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line to Sorek's purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Present works include road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe for everyone to use all year.
נווה פריצקי It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.