Neve ParitzkiJerusalem: Israel's First Cycling Tunnel opens
Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable hike and riding experience for the benefit of
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.
The opening ceremony of the tunnel, which is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion and Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) and hundreds more cyclists.
"In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive tourist destination due to its rich past. Elkin stated that, in addition to its rich history the modern tourist industry is incorporated into the Jerusalem city. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel is another aspect of the expansion of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem and its transformation into a dazzling tourist destination for all kinds of audiences in Israel and around the world."
Elkin's ministry, which was also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem's tourism and in creating exciting attractions and ventures that link the amazing historical history of our capital city and the future." I would like to invite cyclists to ride along a the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the dream of altering the way of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist within the city. These will be paved in its numerous areas. The objective is to encourage cycling among residents of Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek It is situated just west of the city. נווה פריצקי It is used today as an infrastructure tunnel. It also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי "The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Construction of roads installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the ongoing construction. The tunnel will be safe for the public to use throughout the entire year.
You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical Zoo, aquarium, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow