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The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The tunnel’s official opening ceremony which measures 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.
Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason that it was an extremely popular tourist attraction in the past. נווה פריצקי In the present, in addition to its rich history the city also offers modern tourism.” Elkin said. “The launch of the tunnel project is a different element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all types throughout Israel as well as around the world.
Elkin is the project’s director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city’s tourism growth and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. I would like to invite cyclists to come and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.”
נווה פריצקי Elkin’s Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem.” http://www.bcsnerie.com/members/neve-paritzkicyvw604ii/activity/2815730/ “The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycle paths already within the city. They will be laid within the diverse neighborhoods. The aim is to encourage cycling among residents of the city.
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. https://gopengit.com/members/neve-paritzkifswo007bb/activity/209580/ This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the goal of transforming Jerusalem’s transport model. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel usable to the public all year round The works comprise road construction as well as the installation of blowers.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites – including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.