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The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds the capital city.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to inaugurate the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich history. https://notes.io/qfG1f Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures the modern tourist industry is incorporated into the Jerusalem city. “The launch of the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for all types in Israel and the world.
Elkin, who heads the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the creation innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. https://marketplace.infrastructurephotos.com/members/neve-paritzkidwvh679ii/activity/16838/ The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the idea to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. “The new tunnel, which connects to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing bicycle pathways in the city, as well as those that are paved in the various neighborhoods with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also in promoting the green revolution of transportation in the capital city.”
In the 90s in the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel. It also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
https://anotepad.com/notes/hitit45j “The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the vision to change the way of transport in Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Road construction installation, blowers, advanced safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the current construction. The tunnel will be safe for the people to use all year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי