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The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/6052732/neve-paritzkiisraels-first-cycling-tunnel-is-inaugurated-in-jerusalem The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour away from the Kerem junction.
https://fraser-gilbert.federatedjournals.com/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-from-the-united-states-1663675930 The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened in a ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason why it was an extremely popular tourist destination in the past. Elkin declared that, in the present, apart from its rich history, Jerusalem is also home to modern-day travelers. “The launch of the tunnel project is another aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourism destination for all across Israel and around the world.
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds to millions of shekels per year in the development all aspects Jerusalem’s tourists and in the design and operation of new attractions, ventures , and other attractions that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem to its future”. I encourage the cycling community to ride a secure and modern route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Elkin stated the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the dream to change the way we think about transport throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in its neighborhoods. It’s designed to encourage cycling among its residents and promote the green revolution in transport in Jerusalem.”
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek, which is located to the west of the city. נווה פריצקי It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel that also includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
“The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the vision for changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing efforts to ensure the tunnel is safe for all year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo and historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.