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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been inaugurated as part of an extensive cycle path that runs through the capital.

נווה פריצקי It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company chairman, and many cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich past. נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that, today aside from its rich history, Jerusalem is also home to modern-day travelers. “The launch of the tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist destination for every kind of person in Israel as well as around the world.”

נווה פריצקי Elkin who’s ministry in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the city’s tourism development as well as in creating new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past and future of Jerusalem. I invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin stressed, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect with existing cycle paths in the city as well as the ones that are being constructed in its different neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי It is designed to encourage bicycle riding within its inhabitants, and to promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem.”

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek, which is located to the west of the city. It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. נווה פריצקי It also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Road construction, installation, blowers, modern security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present work. The tunnel will be safe for public to use throughout the season.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי