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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part an extensive cycle path that runs through the capital.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. נווה פריצקי The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, and hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin declared that, in the present aside from its historical treasures it is also a destination for modern-day tourists. “The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as it’s transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all types in Israel and the world.
Elkin’s ministry, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year throughout Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures which connect the glorious historic past of our eternal capital and its future.” I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycling route that overlooks the distinctive landscape of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
“The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the idea to alter the notion of transportation in Jerusalem,” Elkin said. נווה פריצקי “The new tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike pathways in the city, as well as the ones that will be laid throughout the city’s neighborhoods in the hope of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also promoting the green revolution in transportation in the capital city.”
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced electrical and safety systems, to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through at all times of the year.
נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, and historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.