Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens the first Israelwide cycle tunnel
The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel which measures 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) as well as a plethora of cyclists.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason why it was the most visited tourist attraction in the past. Elkin added that in addition to its historic treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been included in the city of Jerusalem. "The launch (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the development of Jerusalem as well as the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist city for all sorts of people across Israel as well as around the globe."
Elkin who's ministry in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the development of new ventures and attractions which will link the amazing historical past and future of Jerusalem. I encourage you to take your bicycles along a beautiful maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי A total of NIS 25 million were put into in the project, budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the dream to change the way we think about transport throughout Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel, which connects to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike paths in the city and those that are paved in the various neighborhoods to encourage cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors as well as encouraging the green revolution in transportation in the capital city."
In the 90s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=156564&subjectId=26&ShowAll=True It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel and is also home to the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the goal of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure for all to use during the entire year.
נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium as well as historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.
