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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.
http://dieppedome.com/members/neve-paritzkivccv041cc/activity/177838/ It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. https://neve.paritzkiwwkg411bb.werite.net/post/2022/09/11/Neve-ParitzkiJerusalem-s-first-cycle-tunnel-has-been-opened-in-Israel Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich and fascinating past. Elkin said that apart from its rich history the modern tourist industry is integrated into the Jerusalem city. “The opening of this tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist place for all types of audience in Israel, and worldwide.”
Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year to develop the tourism industry in Jerusalem and also in the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that link the glorious historical past of our capital city’s eternal past to its future… I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a a well-maintained, modern cycle route, which overlooks the stunning scenery of Old Jerusalem.
About NIS 25 million were invested in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin’s ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for realizing our vision to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” https://beasley-lund.federatedjournals.com/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourist-entry-indicators-from-the-united-states-1662907464 “The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. https://controlc.com/5d71991f It will be connected to the many cycling routes that exist in the city. They will be laid throughout the city’s various areas. The goal is to encourage cyclists in the city.
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. https://neve.paritzkigjpb533ii.bravejournal.net/post/2022/09/11/Neve-ParitzkiThe-first-tunnel-for-cycling-in-Israel-is-inaugurated-in-Jerusalem It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the vision of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The work currently in progress includes road construction, the installation of blowers as well as modern electrical and safety systems, to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through throughout the year.
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.