Neve ParitzkiJerusalem inaugurates Israel's first cycling tunnel

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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem inaugurates Israel's first cycling tunnel

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the enjoyment of
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

נווה פריצקי On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to officially open the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a very sought-after tourist destination due to its historic past. Elkin stated that, today in addition to its historical treasures it also incorporates modern tourists. "The launch of the tunnel is a further step in the development of Jerusalem as an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of people throughout Israel and all over the world."

Elkin his ministry, which responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the city's tourism development and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historic past with the the future of Jerusalem. I invite all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route which overlooks Old Jerusalem.


https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 About NIS 25 million were earmarked in the project, financed by the Elkin's Ministry as well as 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 stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be made paved in its various areas. This will increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי In the late 1990s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer 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 which is operated to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

נווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
To make the tunnel usable to the public all year round The works comprise road construction and installation of blowers.

You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.