Neve ParitzkiThe first cycle tunnel in Israel opens in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that is to be enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was inaugurated as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. נווה פריצקי Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich history. In the present, in addition to its historical treasures the city also offers modern-day tourism." Elkin said. "The launch of the tunnel project is a different element of the progress of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist destination for everyone throughout Israel and around the world.
Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels per year in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the development and operation of innovative tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem to the future". I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem."
https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to alter the notion of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin stressed. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. It will also be made paved in its various areas. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The tunnel will be a great way to increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.
In the 1990s in the 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used for infrastructure purposes and houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation , and testing of safety and electrical systems are just a few of the ongoing projects to make the tunnel safer for all seasons.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.