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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s newest bicycle tunnel, has been opened as part an extensive cycle path that circles the capital.

It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entrance is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The opening ceremony of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) and hundreds more cyclists.

Jerusalem was once a very popular tourist destination because of its historical past. Today, apart from its historic treasures it also has modern tourism.” Elkin said. “The launch of the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem and it’s transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all types throughout Israel as well as around the world.

The ministry of Elkin, which also headed the project with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year throughout Jerusalem’s tourism and in creating new ventures and attractions which connect the glorious historic time of our capital city and its future.” I would like to invite you to ride your bicycles along a beautiful, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

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

Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the goal of altering the way of transportation in Jerusalem. “The tunnel is set to connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist within the city. The paths will be paved in its numerous neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage cycling among the residents of the city.

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

“The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the dream of changing the transportation concept across Jerusalem. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

Current work includes road construction, installation blowers as well as advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is secure to use throughout the year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical aquarium and zoo and also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.