Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)The first cycle tunnel in Israel is inaugurated in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience.
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem's capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
Inauguration of the tunnel which measures 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) along with hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its rich historical. Nowadays, aside from its historic treasures it also has modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The opening of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem and it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone across Israel and around the world.
Elkin's ministry, which was also in charge of the project together alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in all aspects of Jerusalem's tourism and in creating innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic history of our capital city and its future." I encourage the cycling community to take a relaxing and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the goal of shifting the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem. Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike trails. It will also be paved throughout its different neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי It will also help cyclists and promote green transportation in the capital.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s to relocate its main sewer line towards Sorek's purification plant.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is crucial in achieving the vision of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
The work currently in progress includes road construction, installation of blowers and advanced safety and electrical systems in order to ensure that the tunnel is secure for people to walk through throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.