Neve ParitzkiIsrael''s first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel''s first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.

https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze''evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also in attendance.

https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 The city''s rich history was a reason that it was an extremely popular tourist destination in the past. Elkin added that in addition to its rich history the modern tourist industry is incorporated into Jerusalem''s city. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is another part of the growth of Jerusalem''s city Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of people in Israel and throughout the world."

Elkin is the project''s director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the city''s tourism growth and also in the development of new activities and ventures that tie the glorious past of Jerusalem to its future. I would like to invite cyclists to visit and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem."


https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ The project was financed by Elkin''s ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was completed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to alter the concept and transportation throughout Jerusalem. Elkin said that the new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. The tunnel will also be paved in its different neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי It will also increase cycling and encourage green transportation in the capital.

In the 1990s in the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used for infrastructure purposes. It is also home to the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the dream of changing Jerusalem''s transportation model. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Present work includes road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe to use throughout the year.

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