Neve Paritzki (נווה פריצקי)The first cycle tunnel in Israel opens in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a the most unique riding and hiking experience.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been constructed as a part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that is a loop around the capital.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists also attended.
Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich history. נווה פריצקי Elkin stated that, today in addition to its historical treasures it is also home to modern-day travelers. "The launch of the tunnel project is yet another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as an ideal tourist destination for all types of tourists from Israel as well as around the world."
Elkin's ministry, which responsible for the project along in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year throughout Jerusalem's tourism and in creating innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical past of our eternal capital and its future." I invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the dream of shifting the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. The tunnel will also be paved in the various areas. The tunnel will be a great way to help cyclists and promote green transport in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move the main sewer line toward Sorek's purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads and installation, as well as blowers, modern safety systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present construction. The tunnel will be safe for people to use all season.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to unique recreation locations, including Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the biblical aquarium and zoo as well as the natural springs of historical significance Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.