Neve ParitzkiJerusalems first cycling tunnel inaugurated in Israel
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that should be loved by everyone.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour away from the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists were present at a celebration to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination due to its glorious history. Elkin explained that the modern tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historic treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project [is] another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms the city into an attractive tourist destination for every kind of person within Israel, and worldwide."
Elkin's ministry, which also headed the project with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem's tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic time of our capital city and its future." I invite cycling enthusiasts to come and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."
Around NIS 25 million were invested in the project, budgeted by Elkin's ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that the new tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike trails. It will also be made paved in its various neighborhoods. This will increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.
In the 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. נווה פריצקי It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel and houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal of changing the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern electrical and safety systems, to ensure the tunnel is safe for people to walk through at all times of the year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.
