Neve ParitzkiJerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens

The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience which is enjoyed by everyone. 
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital city. 
 
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance. 
 
The tunnel's official opening ceremony that is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) along with hundreds of cyclists. 
 
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination because of its rich and fascinating historical. Elkin stated that nowadays as well as its historical treasures the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The opening of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for everyone throughout Israel and the world. 
 
Elkin is the project's director. project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and also in the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. נווה פריצקי I invite the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem. 
 
נווה פריצקי About NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority. 
 
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the vision of altering the way of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and the ones that will be paved within the neighborhoods. It is intended to encourage biking among its residents and promote the green movement in the capital." 
 
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located west of the city and is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company. 
 
"The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem's transport system. " 
 
 
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon 
Construction of roads installation, blowers, modern safety systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing works. נווה פריצקי The tunnel is safe for the people to use all year. 
 
The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium and ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי 

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