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

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

Inauguration of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) along with hundreds of cyclists.

Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason for it to be the most visited tourist destination in the past. Elkin said that the present tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem’s treasures from the past and incorporates modern day tourism. “The inauguration of this tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. It makes Jerusalem an attractive tourist destination for any kind of crowd in Israel, and worldwide.”

Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested thousands of shekels each year in the city’s tourism development and also in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the stunning historic past with the the future of Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי I encourage cyclists to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique landscape of 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 Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool in achieving our goal to change the concept transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within its areas. It is intended to promote biking among its residents and promote the green transport revolution in the capital.”

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek, which is located just west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

“The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the vision for changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

Present projects include road construction, installation blowers, as well as advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe for all to use during the entire year.

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