Neve ParitzkiJerusalem: Israel's First Cycling Tunnel opens
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique riding experience and hiking experience that should be loved by everyone.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is inaugurated as part of a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital.
The tunnel is a link between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance is in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Kerem junction.
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich history. Nowadays, aside from its historic treasures the city also offers modern tourism." Elkin said. "The opening of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem as well as its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for everyone throughout Israel and around the world.
Elkin who, along with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and also in the development of exciting tourist attractions and ventures that link the glorious historical past of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem... https://www.themarker.com/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c8-d6c9-a197-79cd96360000 I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycling route that overlooks the distinctive landscape of 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 said the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the dream to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem." נווה פריצקי "The tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city, as well as those that are being constructed in its diverse neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling within the city's residents and promote an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located just west of the city. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem's transportation system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Construction of roads installation, blowers, advanced security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present construction. נווה פריצקי The tunnel is safe for the public to use throughout the year.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas - including the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.