Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Israel's first cycling tunnel opens 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 constructed as a part of an extensive cycle path that runs through the capital.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. נווה פריצקי It is located in southern Israel in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated in a ceremony on Thursday , attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov and hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin declared that, in the present in addition to its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourists. "The opening (of the tunnel) is a further step in the development of Jerusalem and it's transformation into a sought-after city to visit for all kinds of visitors throughout Israel as well as across the world."
The ministry of Elkin, which also in charge of the project together alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical history of our capital city with its future." I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique nature of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the idea to transform the idea of transport in Jerusalem. "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in its areas. It's designed to encourage cycling within the city's residents and to promote the green transport revolution in Jerusalem."
In the late 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes and houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the dream of changing Jerusalem's transportation model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
The work currently in progress includes road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced safety and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for the public to pass through all year round.
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to exclusive recreation spots, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo , as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.