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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, is constructed as a part of an extensive cycle path that runs through the capital.

The tunnel is located along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza path. The tunnel’s southern entry point can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.

נווה פריצקי On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

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The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical history of our capital city with its future.” I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a a well-maintained, modern cycling route that overlooks the distinctive scenery of Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal to alter the notion of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin emphasized. “The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city, as well as the ones that will be paved within its various neighborhoods. http://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling among its residents, and promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently utilized as an infrastructure tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.

נווה פריצקי “The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the vision to change the way transportation is thought of across Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

Present works include road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe for everyone to use throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.