Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the site of Israel's first bicycle tunnel

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

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich and fascinating historical. In the present, in addition to its historical treasures the city also offers modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel is a further stage in the growth of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all types of tourists from Israel and around the globe."

נווה פריצקי Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in Jerusalem's tourist development and in the development of new activities and ventures that connect the stunning historic past with the the future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."

The project was financed by the Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The work was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the idea to alter the notion of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. "The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many bicycle paths that are already in the city. https://www.inn.co.il/news/577845 The paths will be paved in its diverse neighborhoods. The objective is to encourage cyclists in Jerusalem.


נווה פריצקי https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated to the west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel. https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i It also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction and installation, as well as blowers, sophisticated safety systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the current works. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 The tunnel is safe for the people to use all season.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.