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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which circles the capital.

The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. נווה פריצקי The southern entrance of the tunnel is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

http://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened during a celebration on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a very popular tourist destination because of its historical past. Elkin said that apart from its historic treasures the modern tourist industry is integrated into Jerusalem’s city. “The inauguration (of tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem, and it’s transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of people in Israel and around the globe.”

Elkin’s ministry, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the magnificent historical past of our eternal capital and the future.” נווה פריצקי I encourage the cycling community to ride a secure and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. “The tunnel, which connects to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing bicycle paths in the city and the ones that will be laid in its various neighborhoods, in the hope of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors and in promoting the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem.”

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is west of Sorek and is still used 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 Lon

Current work includes road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is secure for everyone to use during the entire year.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas – including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium along with the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097