Neve ParitzkiJerusalem''s first cycling tunnel opened in Israel

The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique riding and hiking experience for the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel''s newest cycle tunnel, is opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze''evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists also attended.

"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist city due to its rich past. Elkin stated that, today aside from its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. "The inauguration of this tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist place for every kind of person in Israel and around the world."

Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of all aspects of Jerusalem''s tourism and in the creation of exciting tourist attractions and ventures that link the glorious historical past of our capital city''s eternal past to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to ride a secure and modern route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin''s Ministry Elkin''s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel connecting to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and the ones that will be paved within its neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage cycling among its residents and promote the green revolution in transport in the capital."

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated just west of the city. נווה פריצקי https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It also includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

The works currently underway include road construction, the installation of blowers, as well as advanced security and electrical systems to ensure the tunnel is safe for pedestrians to travel through throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical zoo and aquarium and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.