Neve ParitzkiJerusalem''s first cycle tunnel has been opened in Israel

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As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem''s capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel''s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction because of its rich past. Elkin said that, nowadays along with its historic treasures the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי "The opening of this tunnel project is another step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of travelers throughout Israel as well as around the world."


Elkin''s ministry, which also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem''s tourism and in creating exciting attractions and ventures that link the amazing historical history of our capital city and its future." I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycle route, which overlooks the stunning nature of Old Jerusalem.

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נווה פריצקי Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for achieving our dream to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as the ones that will be paved within its areas. It is intended to encourage biking among its residents and promote the green movement in Jerusalem."

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the dream of transforming Jerusalem''s transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing efforts to make the tunnel safer for all year.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.