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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.

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

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was officially opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists also attended.

Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason that it was a popular tourist attraction during the time of its glory. Nowadays, aside from its historical treasures the city also offers modern tourism.” Elkin said. “The inauguration of tunnel is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem’s city Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive city that is attractive to all types of people throughout Israel and around the world.”

Elkin’s ministry, which was also headed the project with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year throughout Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, that link the amazing historical history of our capital city and the future.” I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along a modern and well-maintained cycling route that offers a view of the unique nature of Old Jerusalem.”

Elkin’s Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

Elkin stressed the fact that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to redefine the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem.” “The tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city, as well as those that will be constructed within the various neighborhood. It’s designed to encourage cycling within its inhabitants, and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem.”

The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.

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

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee

Construction of roads installation, blowers, sophisticated 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.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which includes a Biblical zoo and aquarium and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי