Neve ParitzkiJerusalem''s first cycling tunnel opened in Israel
The Kerem Tunnel is a great location to go on a hike or ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel is now open in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvNv7Qfm7eu1nMArSzmfQQ/videos The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze''ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem''s glorious past was a reason for it to be a popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow Elkin explained that today, in addition to its rich history the tunnel project includes modern tourism. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as it''s transformation into an attractive tourism destination for all in Israel and around the world.
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem''s tourists and in the creation and operation of exciting attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of Jerusalem''s eternal city to its future". I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin''s Ministry Elkin''s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the goal to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city, as well as those that will be paved within its different neighborhood. It''s designed to encourage bicycle riding within the city''s residents and to promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move the main sewer line toward Sorek''s purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the dream of transforming Jerusalem''s transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Road construction, installation , and testing of safety and electrical systems are some of the ongoing works to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all seasons.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium and the historical natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.