Neve ParitzkiJerusalem''s first cycling tunnel opened in Israel

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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel''s newest cycle tunnel, is inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which is a loop around the capital.

The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem''s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, and thousands of cyclists.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is one of Jerusalem''s historical treasures and is also a part of modern-day tourism. "The inauguration of this tunnel project [is] another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive tourist destination for all types of audience throughout Israel, and worldwide."


Elkin''s ministry, which responsible for the project along alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem''s tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical time of our capital city and the future." I invite cyclists to enjoy a well-maintained, modern cycling route that overlooks the distinctive landscape of Old Jerusalem.

About NIS 25 million were invested in the project, financed by Elkin''s ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the goal to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 "The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycling routes that exist within the city. נווה פריצקי The paths will be paved within the various neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage cyclists in the city.

https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being used as an infrastructure Tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the goal of changing the transportation concept all over Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The work currently in progress includes road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern electrical and safety systems, in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for people to walk through at all times of the year.

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