Neve ParitzkiIsrael's first cycling tunnel opens in Jerusalem
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the benefit of As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is located within Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason why it was an extremely popular tourist destination in the past. Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures, modern tourism is also incorporated into Jerusalem's city. "The opening of the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem and it's transformation into an attractive tourism destination for all across Israel and the world.
Elkin's ministry, which was also in charge of the project together alongside Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic time of our capital city with the future." I encourage all cyclists to take a trip and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
The project was funded by Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry. נווה פריצקי It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the dream to change the way we think about transport in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which is connected to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike pathways in the city, as well as the ones that will be laid in the various neighborhoods to encourage cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also promoting the green revolution in transportation in the capital city."
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. נווה פריצקי This plant is west of Sorek and is used today as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the vision of transforming the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon To make the tunnel usable to the general public throughout the year, the works include road construction, as well as installing blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.