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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was opened as part an extensive cycle path that runs through the capital.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists were present at a celebration to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once sought-after tourist destination due to its historic past. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that nowadays along with its rich history the tunnel project incorporates modern-day tourism. http://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 “The opening of this tunnel project is a further part of the growth of the city of Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive city that is attractive to all types of visitors throughout Israel and around the globe.”
http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of Jerusalem’s tourism in all its aspects and the development of innovative activities and ventures that connect the fascinating history of our capital city’s eternal past to the future of Jerusalem… I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a a well-maintained, modern cycle route, which overlooks the stunning nature of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin stated, “The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument in achieving our goal to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths within the city as well as the ones that will be constructed within the various neighborhoods. It’s designed to encourage bicycle riding among its residents, and also to encourage a green transportation revolution 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 utilized as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
“The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transport system. ”
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
To make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round The works comprise road construction, as well as installation of blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium and historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.