Neve ParitzkiIsrael's first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Jerusalem

The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding. 
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem, Israel's capital city. 
 
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance. 
 
נווה פריצקי Inauguration of the tunnel which measures 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) as well as a plethora of cyclists. 
 
Jerusalem was once a very well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin explained that today along with its historic treasures the tunnel construction project includes modern tourism. https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ "The opening of this tunnel is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable city that is attractive to all types of visitors throughout Israel and throughout the globe." 
 
נווה פריצקי Elkin's ministry, which responsible for the project along with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem's tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city with the future." I encourage you to take your bicycles along a beautiful maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem. 
 
Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority. 
 
"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the goal to transform the idea of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin said. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be paved throughout the various neighborhoods. The tunnel will be a great way to encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem. 
 
In the 90s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes. It also houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company. 
 
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream to change the way transportation is thought of across Jerusalem. " 
 
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon 
 
The current works include road construction, the installation of blowers and advanced security and electrical systems in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for the public to pass through all year round. 
 
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh. 

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