Neve ParitzkiJerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique ride and hiking experience that is to be enjoyed by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 This 42-kilometer cycling route surrounds Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי The tunnel runs along the Nahal Refaim-Emek Mostza route. The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban and its northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.
The opening ceremony of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) along with hundreds of cyclists.
נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a very sought-after tourist destination due to its historical past. Elkin stated that the present, in addition to its rich history the tunnel construction project encompasses modern day tourism. "The inauguration[of] the tunnel is an additional aspect of the development Jerusalem and it's transformation into an attractive tourism destination for all throughout Israel and the world.
Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels per year to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's tourists and in the design and operation of innovative attractions, ventures and attractions that link the rich history of Jerusalem to the future". נווה פריצקי https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 I encourage you to take your bicycles on a scenic maintained, well-maintained path that looks out over Old Jerusalem.
About NIS 25 million was invested in the project. It was budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for achieving our dream to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel that connects to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and those that will paved in the neighborhoods. It is intended to encourage biking within the city's residents and to promote the green transport revolution in the capital."
The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current works include road construction, the 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.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation spots such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000