Neve ParitzkiIsraels first cycling tunnel opens in Jerusalem
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was constructed as a part of an extensive cycle path that runs through the capital.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened in a ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a very sought-after tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin declared that, in the present, apart from its rich history, Jerusalem is also home to modern-day travelers. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is another part of the expansion of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive tourist city for all types of visitors in Israel and around the globe."
Elkin's ministry, which was responsible for the project along in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and in creating innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic past of our eternal capital with its future." I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles on a scenic and well-maintained road that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to alter the notion of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin said. "The new tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city, and will be constructed within the various neighborhood. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling within its inhabitants, and promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."
In the 1990s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the goal of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The current work includes road construction, installation blowers and advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe for all to use throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of places to relax, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.
