Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israels first cycling tunnel
The Kerem Tunnel is a great place to ride and hike.
As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists also attended.
Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its glorious history. Today, apart from its historical treasures it also has modern tourism," Elkin said. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an attractive tourism destination for all kinds of people from Israel and all over the world."
Elkin is the project's director. project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the creation innovative activities and ventures that tie the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. I invite cycling enthusiasts to come and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the vision of shifting the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which will connect to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike routes in the city as well as those that will be paved in the various neighborhoods to encourage cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors as well as in promoting the green revolution of transportation in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of transforming the concept of transportation across Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Current works include road construction, installation blowers, as well as advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is secure to use during the entire year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.
