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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.

נווה פריצקי The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. http://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin stated that nowadays as well as its rich history the tunnel project incorporates modern-day tourism. “The opening of the tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as its transformation into a desirable tourism destination for all in Israel and around the world.

נווה פריצקי Elkin’s ministry, which also in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year throughout Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic history of our capital city and its future.” I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.”

Around NIS 25 million were put into in the project, financed by Elkin’s ministry, the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to alter the notion of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin said. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike routes. It will also be paved throughout its various neighborhoods. It will also help cyclists and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. נווה פריצקי It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel which includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

“The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just a few of the ongoing efforts to ensure that the tunnel is secure throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.