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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of an extensive cycle path that is a loop around the capital.
The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza path. The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a mile close to the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened at a formal ceremony held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists due to its glorious past. http://warebuilt.com/members/neve-paritzkissip864cc/activity/252878/ https://adi.com.ng/members/neve-paritzkiynrh516bb/activity/1119013/ In the present, in addition to its historic treasures it also has modern tourism,” Elkin said. https://anotepad.com/notes/s9mpxbc4 “The opening (of this tunnel project) is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular city to visit for all kinds of people in Israel as well as around the globe.”
Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in Jerusalem’s tourist development and in the development of new attractions and ventures which will link the amazing historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”
נווה פריצקי Elkin’s Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed, “The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, and will be paved within its various areas. It’s designed to encourage cycling within its inhabitants, and promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.
https://justpaste.me/XTEb “The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
The work currently in progress includes road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for people to walk through at all times of the year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי