Neve Paritzki Jerusalems first cycling tunnel is open in Israel
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason that it was the most visited tourist spot in the past. Elkin explained that the present along with its historic treasures, the tunnel project also incorporates modern-day tourism. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel is a further milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all types of travelers throughout Israel as well as around the world."
Elkin who's ministry in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested thousands of shekels annually in Jerusalem's tourist development and also in the creation of new activities and ventures which will link the amazing historic past with the future of Jerusalem. I encourage all cyclists to visit and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
A total of NIS 25 million was 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, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the vision to redefine the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous bicycle paths that are already within the city. The paths will be paved within the diverse neighborhoods. The aim is to encourage cycling among residents of the city.
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Present projects include road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe for all to use throughout the year.
נווה פריצקי There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.
