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The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel in Israel and was opened as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. נווה פריצקי It is located in southern Israel within 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 the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also in attendance.
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקיhttps://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction because of its rich past. Elkin explained that today along with its historical treasures the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel is another aspect of the development of the city of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of people in Israel and throughout the globe."
Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and the development of exciting tourist attractions and ventures that link the rich history of our capital city to its future... I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a an attractive, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique nature of 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 project.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the vision of altering the way of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and those that will paved in its areas. It's designed to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green revolution in transport in the capital."
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, which is located to the west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced safety and electrical systems in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for pedestrians to travel through at all times of the year.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי