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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is opened as part a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.

http://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki The tunnel is located through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza route. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as thousands of cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich past. נווה פריצקי Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is one of Jerusalem’s treasures from the past and is also a part of modern-day tourism. “The inauguration (of tunnel project is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem, and it’s transformation into a sought-after city to visit for all kinds of visitors across Israel and around the world.”

Elkin, whose ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem’s tourism and the design and operation of new tourist attractions, ventures, and activities that link the rich history of Jerusalem’s eternal city to its future”. נווה פריצקי I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.

Elkin stressed the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the goal to change the way we think about transport throughout Jerusalem.” “The new tunnel that connects to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within its areas. It’s designed to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green movement in Jerusalem.”

In the 90s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized as an infrastructure tunnel and houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

Current work includes road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe for all to use during the entire year.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical aquarium and zoo, and historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.