Neve ParitzkiJerusalem's first cycling tunnel is inaugurated in Israel
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable riding and hiking experience to the benefit of
The Kerem Tunnel, the first bicycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.
נווה פריצקי It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination due to its glorious historical. Elkin stated that nowadays, in addition to its historic treasures the tunnel project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The opening of the tunnel is an additional element of the progress of Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for all types across Israel and around the world.
Elkin who's ministry in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested thousands of shekels every year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the development of new attractions and ventures that will connect the magnificent historic past with the future of Jerusalem. I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to visit and enjoy the new, well-maintained and modern route which overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
נווה פריצקי Elkin stated the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the vision to change the way we think about transport in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city, as well as the ones that will be paved within its different neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling within the city's residents and to promote the green revolution in transportation in Jerusalem."
נווה פריצקי In the late 1990s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used for infrastructure purposes and also houses the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation, blowers, advanced safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part of the current construction. The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the entire year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי