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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban, and the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists were present at a celebration to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.
“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. https://adi.com.ng/members/neve-paritzkijbxn191ii/activity/1130455/ Today, apart from its historic treasures the city also offers modern tourism,” Elkin said. “The opening of this tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive tourist destination for every kind of person in Israel and around the world.”
Elkin, who heads the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem’s tourism development and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. I invite cyclists to enjoy a well-maintained, modern cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin stressed that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem.” https://site-8772931-2197-2131.mystrikingly.com/blog/neve-paritzki-israel-is-celebrating-record-breaking-tourism-entry-from-the-6bece17a-fd77-432a-9e22-eac805ae8b2e “The tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city as well as the ones that will be paved within its diverse areas. It’s designed to encourage cycling within its inhabitants, and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
https://telegra.ph/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-Celebrates-Record-Break-Tourism-Entry-Indicators-from-the-United-States-09-14 “The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Construction of roads installation, blowers, modern safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current works. The tunnel will be safe for people to use all year.
It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood. נווה פריצקי