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The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile from the 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, and hundreds other cyclists also attended.
Jerusalem was once a sought-after tourist destination due to its rich history. https://dingflicka.com/members/neve-paritzkiycqk032ii/activity/26986/ https://txt.fyi/-/22253/3a7da425/ Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been incorporated into the Jerusalem city. “The opening of the tunnel project is a different element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as it’s transformation into an attractive tourism destination for all across Israel and the world.
נווה פריצקי Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem’s visitors and in the design and operation of innovative tourist attractions, ventures, and activities which connect the rich past of our eternal city to its future”. I invite the cycling community to ride a secure and modern route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
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 work.
Elkin stressed, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which will connect to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike routes in the city as well as those that will be paved in its various neighborhoods, in the hope of encouraging cycling among the city’s residents as well as its visitors, and also promoting the green revolution of transportation in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
http://warebuilt.com/members/neve-paritzkiztpk034bb/activity/252206/ “The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transport system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation , and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing efforts to make the tunnel safer for all seasons.
https://pastelink.net/6ijt5dcy The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.