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

The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason why it was the most visited tourist attraction during the time of its glory. In the present, in addition to its historic treasures it also has modern-day tourism.” Elkin said. “The opening of the tunnel project is a different element of the progress of Jerusalem and it’s transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone in Israel and around the world.

Elkin, whose ministry was responsible for the project, along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the city’s tourism development as well as in creating new attractions and ventures which will link the amazing historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. I invite the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a key tool in realizing the goal of changing the concept for transport throughout Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי Elkin said that the new tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike paths. נווה פריצקי The tunnel will also be paved throughout its different areas. נווה פריצקי It will also increase cycling and encourage green transportation in the capital.

The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel.

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the goal of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León

The work currently in progress includes road construction, installation of blowers and advanced safety and electrical systems in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for the public to pass through at all times of the year.

The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreational areas, for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium and also the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.