Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycle tunnel has been open in Israel
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km away from the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin stated that, today aside from its rich history, Jerusalem is also a destination for modern-day tourists. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourism destination for all across Israel and around the world.
Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's visitors and in the creation and operation of innovative tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that link the rich history of Jerusalem's eternal city to the future". I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
The project was financed by the Elkin's department as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי "The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the idea to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. נווה פריצקי "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as the ones that will be paved within its neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green movement in the capital."
In the late 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel. It is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing efforts to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all year.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.