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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel’s first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. נווה פריצקי The northern entrance can be located in Nahal Ein Kerem.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened in a ceremony held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.
נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction because of its rich past. Elkin stated that the present, in addition to its rich history the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. “The launch (of [this] tunnel project is an additional part of the expansion of Jerusalem as well as it’s transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of visitors across Israel as well as across the world.”
Elkin is the project’s director. project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in Jerusalem’s tourism development and also in the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to the future. I invite all cyclists to visit and enjoy the modern, well-maintained route that takes in the view of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that “The Kerem Tunnel Project is the central instrument to achieve the goal to change the way we think about transport throughout Jerusalem.” Elkin said that the new tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. נווה פריצקי The tunnel will also be paved throughout its different neighborhoods. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 to move the main sewer from Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. This plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.
https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/6053342/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourist-entry-the-numbers-come-from-the-united-states “The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the goal of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. “
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing efforts to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all seasons.
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 Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.