Neve ParitzkiJerusalem opens Israel's first cycle tunnel.
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience which is enjoyed by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
נווה פריצקי The tunnel links the paths 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 one kilometer from the Kerem junction.
נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once very sought-after tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin said that, nowadays as well as its historic treasures the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 "The inauguration of this tunnel project [is] another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist place for any kind of crowd in Israel, and worldwide."
Elkin who's ministry in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in Jerusalem's tourist development and in the development of new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historic past with the future of Jerusalem. I invite all cyclists to visit and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. "The new tunnel, which will connect to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that are paved in the various neighborhoods with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors as well as promoting the green revolution of transportation in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently used as an infrastructure Tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool to realize the vision of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The current works include road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for people to walk through at all times of the year.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.