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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/5986925/neve-paritzki-israel-is-celebrating-record-breaking-tourism-entry-from-the-united-states The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
https://telegra.ph/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-Numbers-from-the-United-States-09-15-7 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 Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also present.
נווה פריצקי “In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. Elkin declared that, in the present in addition to its rich history, Jerusalem is also home to modern-day travelers. נווה פריצקי “The inauguration of this tunnel project is a different part in the development Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist place for all types of audience within Israel and around the world.”
Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in Jerusalem’s tourist development and also in the creation of new activities and ventures that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem.”
https://neve.paritzkihydb106bb.bravejournal.net/post/2022/09/15/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourist-entry-Numbers-from-USA A total of NIS 25 million were invested in the project, budgeted by Elkin’s ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the dream of shifting the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. נווה פריצקי It will also be paved throughout its various areas. This will increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate the main sewer line toward Sorek’s purification plant.
נווה פריצקי “The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the vision for changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers as well as modern security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through at all times of the year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.