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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.
The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. https://stafford-karlsen.federatedjournals.com/neve-paritzkijerusalem-inaugurates-israels-first-cycling-tunnel-0a-1663227138 The southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. https://neve.paritzkilzxl859bb.werite.net/post/2022/09/15/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-Celebrates-Record-Breaking-Tourism-Entry-Numbers-United-States The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich historical. https://yang-parks-2.technetbloggers.de/neve-paritzkijerusalem-is-home-to-the-worlds-first-bicycle-tunnel-in-israel-0a Elkin said that today aside from its rich history, Jerusalem is also home to modern-day travelers. “The opening of this tunnel project [is] another part in the development Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive tourist destination for every kind of person within Israel and around the world.”
נווה פריצקי https://mooc.elte.hu/eportfolios/1074470/Home/Neve_Paritzki_Israel_Reliably_Breaks_Records_in_Tourism_Entry_Numbers_United_States Elkin who is in charge of the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem’s tourism development and also in the development of new attractions and ventures that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. נווה פריצקי I would like to invite cyclists to come and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that offers a view of the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.”
Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to alter the notion of transportation in Jerusalem,” Elkin stressed. “The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes in the city as well as the ones that will be paved within its different areas. נווה פריצקי The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling within its inhabitants, and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. נווה פריצקי 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 is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
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The current work includes road construction, installation blowers, and advanced security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for all to use all year.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical aquarium and zoo, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.