Neve ParitzkiIsrael's first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

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The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel in Israel and was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as thousands of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction because of its rich past. Elkin said that today in addition to its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. "The opening of this tunnel is a further stage in the growth of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all types of tourists throughout Israel as well as around the world."

Elkin, who heads the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and also in the development of new attractions and ventures that link the rich history of Jerusalem to its future. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to visit and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route which overlooks Old Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי 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.

https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the goal of changing the concept for transportation in Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel that connects to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and those that will paved in its areas. The goal is to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green revolution in transport in the capital."

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

"The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the vision for changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "


Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads installation, blowers, modern security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present works. The tunnel is safe for the people to use all season.

It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.