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As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer close to the Kerem junction.

נווה פריצקי http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists also attended.

“In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin stated that, today aside from its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. “The inauguration this tunnel is a further step in the development of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all kinds of tourists in Israel and all over the world.”

http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ נווה פריצקי Elkin who is in charge of the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the development of Jerusalem’s tourism and also in the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. I encourage all cyclists to come and take a ride along the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin stressed the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the goal to redefine the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem.” נווה פריצקי Elkin said that the new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. It will also be paved in its various neighborhoods. The tunnel will be a great way to increase cycling and encourage green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move the main sewer line toward Sorek’s purification plant.

“The Kerem tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the way of transport in Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Road construction installation, blowers, modern security systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing work. The tunnel will be safe for the public to use throughout the entire year.

The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.