Neve Paritzki The first cycle tunnel in Israel opens in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is constructed as a part of an extensive cycle path that circles the capital.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened at a formal ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason for it to be an extremely popular tourist attraction in the past. Elkin stated that, today aside from its historic treasures, it is also home to modern-day travelers. "The opening of this tunnel project is a different aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. It makes Jerusalem an attractive destination for tourists of any kind of crowd within Israel and around the world."
Elkin who's ministry in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested thousands of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the development of new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historic past with the future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycling route overlooking the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.
A total of NIS 25 million was invested in the project, financed by Elkin's ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to change the way we think about transportation throughout Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be made paved in the various areas. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through at all times of the year.
It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.
