Neve ParitzkiJerusalem inaugurates Israels first cycle tunnel
The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel is now open in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around Jerusalem, the capital city.
נווה פריצקי The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, and many cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a sought-after tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin added that in addition to its historic treasures the modern tourist industry is included in the Jerusalem city. "The launch of the tunnel is another part in the development Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי It makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for every kind of person in Israel, and worldwide."
Elkin his ministry, which spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism as well as in creating new activities and ventures that connect the stunning historical past with the exciting the future of Jerusalem. https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem."
The project was funded by the Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the goal of shifting the idea of transportation in Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which will connect to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike routes in the city as well as those that are paved in its various neighborhoods, to encourage cycling among its residents and its visitors, and also encouraging the green revolution of transportation in Jerusalem."
In the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel. It is also home to the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, installation of blowers as well as modern safety and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through at all times of the year.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.
