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

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem’s Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARj0i5sZlw The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, and many cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin said that apart from its rich history the modern tourist industry is incorporated into the Jerusalem city. נווה פריצקי “The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the growth of Jerusalem as a city. נווה פריצקי Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive tourist city for all types of people throughout Israel and around the world.”

Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, explained that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city to its future… I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycle route, which overlooks the stunning nature of Old Jerusalem.

About NIS 25 million was put into in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the dream to transform the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which is connected to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing bike paths in the city and those that will be paved in its various neighborhoods, with the aim of encouraging cycling among its residents and its visitors as well as in promoting the green revolution of transportation in the capital city.”

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

saloona.co.il/blog/%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99/ “The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transport system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

To make the tunnel usable to the general public throughout the year the work includes road construction and installation of blowers.

The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. http://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097