Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding which is enjoyed by all.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is opened as part the 42-kilometer cycle route which circles the capital.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company chairman, as well as thousands of cyclists.
נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once popular tourist destination because of its historical past. Elkin stated that the current tourism industry is one of Jerusalem's historic treasures and incorporates modern day tourism. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is another part of the expansion of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem and its transformation into an attractive city that is attractive to all types of people throughout Israel and around the globe."
Elkin's ministry, which was also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year throughout Jerusalem's tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city with its future." I encourage the cycling community to ride a secure and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various bicycle paths that are already within the city. The paths will be paved in its various neighborhoods. The aim is to encourage cyclists in Jerusalem.
https://ashdodnet.com/%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%A1%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A9-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%99%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A2-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9D-1-%D7%91%D7%92%D7%95%D7%92%D7%9C-516889 The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. נווה פריצקי It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the vision for changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round The works comprise road construction, as well as installation of blowers.
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas like Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium and historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.