Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)Jerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens
The Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the enjoyment of
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Motza route. Its southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. נווה פריצקי The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel which measures 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) and hundreds more cyclists.
Jerusalem's rich past was the main reason for it to be a popular tourist spot during the time of its glory. Elkin stated that, today in addition to its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourists. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is another part of the development of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem as well as its development into a desirable city that is attractive to all types of people throughout Israel and throughout the world."
Elkin who is in charge of the project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem's tourism development and also in the development of new activities and ventures that tie the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to take a trip and enjoy the new, well-maintained and modern route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal to alter the notion of transportation across Jerusalem," Elkin said. "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and the ones that will be paved within its neighborhoods. The goal is to encourage biking within the city's residents and to promote the green revolution in transport in the capital."
In the late 1990s In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used for infrastructure purposes and also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream to change the way transportation is thought of throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
To make the tunnel usable to the general public throughout the year The works comprise road construction and installation of blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of recreation sites, including Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.