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In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

נווה פריצקי It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. http://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 http://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.

On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to officially open the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

Jerusalem’s glorious past was a reason why it was the most visited tourist spot in the past. Elkin said that today aside from its historic treasures, it is also a destination for modern-day tourists. “The opening (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the growth of Jerusalem, and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist destination for all kinds of audiences across Israel and around the world.”

Elkin, who heads the project together with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city’s tourism growth and also in the development of new attractions and ventures that link the glorious past of Jerusalem to the future. נווה פריצקי נווה פריצקי I would like to invite cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem.”

Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

“The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal to change the concept of transportation in Jerusalem,” Elkin emphasized. “The new tunnel, which is connected to the lengthy Jerusalem Ring Path, will join existing bike pathways in the city, as well as those that are paved in the various neighborhoods in the hope of encouraging cycling among the city’s residents as well as its visitors, and also in promoting the green revolution of transportation in Jerusalem.”

נווה פריצקי In the late 1990s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel and is also home to the fifth water line to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

Present work includes road construction, installation blowers and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is secure for everyone to use during the entire year.

There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.